US3592007A
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Retainer for floating debris
Assignee: MAINTECH INTERNATIONAL Inc A CORP OF TX
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A floating retainer for water carried debris of various types, including liquid debris such as oil from ships, offshore drilling operations, and the like. The retainer includes an elongated vertically orientatable gathering skirt, the upper edge of which defines an elongated pocket for the reception of buoyant float material. The lower edge defines a ballast-receiving pocket. Interengaging male and female ends are provided in conjunction with joining collars for the tying together of two or more retainers.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E Renner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:15
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/08; E02B15/0814; E02B15/085; E02B15/0857; E02B15/0885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
291 words
A retainer for floating debris, said retainer comprising an elongated depending skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, a first- male-joining end defined at one end of said retainer, a second female-joining end defined at the second end of the retainer, said female-joining end being of a size and configuration so as to telescopically receive the male end of an adjoining retainer, means associated with said ends for interconnecting a pair of telescoped ends, said retainer being formed of an elongated flexible sheet longitudinally folded to define a skirt forming pair of adjacent panels bounded along the upper edge by a longitudinally extending enlarged pocket constituting a portion of the float section and a relatively smaller longitudinally extending pocket along the lower edges of the panel for the reception of ballast, said second pocket constituting a portion of the ballast section, means for securing the skirt-defining panels together along substantially the full length thereof, float means received within the first-mentioned pocket, said float means, ballast and securing means terminating short of the second female-joining end for enabling the reception of the first male-joining end therein, a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surrounding the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section And an unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the male and female-joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
291 words
A retainer for floating debris, said retainer comprising an elongated depending skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, a first- male-joining end defined at one end of said retainer, a second female-joining end defined at the second end of the retainer, said female-joining end being of a size and configuration so as to telescopically receive the male end of an adjoining retainer, means associated with said ends for interconnecting a pair of telescoped ends, said retainer being formed of an elongated flexible sheet longitudinally folded to define a skirt forming pair of adjacent panels bounded along the upper edge by a longitudinally extending enlarged pocket constituting a portion of the float section and a relatively smaller longitudinally extending pocket along the lower edges of the panel for the reception of ballast, said second pocket constituting a portion of the ballast section, means for securing the skirt-defining panels together along substantially the full length thereof, float means received within the first-mentioned pocket, said float means, ballast and securing means terminating short of the second female-joining end for enabling the reception of the first male-joining end therein, a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surrounding the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section And an unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the male and female-joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The retainer of claim 1 wherein the second mentioned pocket is defined by a longitudinally extending upwardly turned integral flap along the lower edge of one of said panels, said flap underlying the second panel and extending along the outer face thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The retainer of claim 2 including a plurality of anchor straps fixed to the retainer and depending therebelow at longitudinally spaced points therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
180 words
A retainer for floating debris, said retainer comprising an elongated depending skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, a first male-joining end defined at one end of said retainer, a second female-joining end defined at the second end of the retainer, said female-joining end being of a size and configuration so as to telescopically receive the male end of an adjoining retainer, means associated with said ends for interconnecting a pair of telescoped ends, a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surrounding the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section and an unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the male and female-joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
180 words
A retainer for floating debris, said retainer comprising an elongated depending skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, a first male-joining end defined at one end of said retainer, a second female-joining end defined at the second end of the retainer, said female-joining end being of a size and configuration so as to telescopically receive the male end of an adjoining retainer, means associated with said ends for interconnecting a pair of telescoped ends, a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surrounding the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section and an unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the male and female-joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
220 words
A retainer for floating debris and the like comprising an elongated skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, and a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, said retainer being formed of an elongated flexible sheet longitudinally folded to define a skirt forming pair of adjacent panels bounded along the upper edges by a longitudinally extending enlarged float material-receiving pocket constituting a portion of the float section, and a relatively smaller longitudinally extending ballast-receiving pocket along the lower edges of the panels, said second pocket constituting a portion of the ballast section, means for securing the skirt-defining panels together along substantially the full length thereof, said retainer including opposed joining ends adapted for telescopic engagement with similarly formed ends on adjacent retainers, said retainer including a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surround the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section and unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
220 words
A retainer for floating debris and the like comprising an elongated skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, and a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, said retainer being formed of an elongated flexible sheet longitudinally folded to define a skirt forming pair of adjacent panels bounded along the upper edges by a longitudinally extending enlarged float material-receiving pocket constituting a portion of the float section, and a relatively smaller longitudinally extending ballast-receiving pocket along the lower edges of the panels, said second pocket constituting a portion of the ballast section, means for securing the skirt-defining panels together along substantially the full length thereof, said retainer including opposed joining ends adapted for telescopic engagement with similarly formed ends on adjacent retainers, said retainer including a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surround the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section and unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The retainer of claim 5 wherein the opposed ends constitute a male end and a female end, said float means, ballast and securing means terminating short of the female-joining end for enabling the reception of the male-joining end therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
143 words
A retainer for floating debris and the like comprising an elongated skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, and a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, said retainer including opposed joining ends adapted for telescopic engagement with similarly formed ends on adjAcent retainers, said retainer including a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surrounding the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section and an unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
143 words
A retainer for floating debris and the like comprising an elongated skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, and a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, said retainer including opposed joining ends adapted for telescopic engagement with similarly formed ends on adjAcent retainers, said retainer including a pair of cooperating securing collars, one collar mounted on and surrounding the float section adjacent each end of the retainer, said collars each having an inner edge fixed to the float section and an unsecured outer edge directed toward the corresponding end of the retainer, said collars being adapted to telescopically engage with the corresponding collars on adjacent retainers upon an interengagement of the joining ends thereon, and means associated with said collars for interconnecting a pair of telescoped collars.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
244 words
A retainer for floating debris, said retainer comprising an elongated depending skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, a first male-joining end defined at one end of said retainer, a second female-joining end defined at the second end of the retainer, said female-joining end being of a size and configuration so as to telescopically receive the male end of an adjoining retainer, means associated with said ends for interconnecting a pair of telescoped ends, said retainer being formed of elongated flexible sheet means defining the skirt, a longitudinally extending pocket constituting a portion of the float section and a relatively smaller longitudinally extending pocket constituting a portion of the ballast section, said float section pocket being coextensive with the length of the retainer and of a constant cross section throughout the length thereof, said ballast section pocket commencing at the male end of the retainer and terminating short of the female end of the retainer at a point generally corresponding to the inner limit of the female end, said ballast pocket being of substantially constant cross section throughout its length, float means received within said float section pocket, and ballast means received within said ballast section pocket, said float means and said ballast means being substantially coextensive with the ballast section pocket, terminating short of the female end of the retainer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
244 words
A retainer for floating debris, said retainer comprising an elongated depending skirt having upper and lower edges, a float section defined longitudinally along the upper edge of the skirt, a ballast section defined longitudinally along the lower edge of the skirt, a first male-joining end defined at one end of said retainer, a second female-joining end defined at the second end of the retainer, said female-joining end being of a size and configuration so as to telescopically receive the male end of an adjoining retainer, means associated with said ends for interconnecting a pair of telescoped ends, said retainer being formed of elongated flexible sheet means defining the skirt, a longitudinally extending pocket constituting a portion of the float section and a relatively smaller longitudinally extending pocket constituting a portion of the ballast section, said float section pocket being coextensive with the length of the retainer and of a constant cross section throughout the length thereof, said ballast section pocket commencing at the male end of the retainer and terminating short of the female end of the retainer at a point generally corresponding to the inner limit of the female end, said ballast pocket being of substantially constant cross section throughout its length, float means received within said float section pocket, and ballast means received within said ballast section pocket, said float means and said ballast means being substantially coextensive with the ballast section pocket, terminating short of the female end of the retainer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |