US3614869A
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Pivoted tower single point mooring systems
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1969-09-09
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1989-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A PIVOTED TOWER SINGLE POINT MOORING AND CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM, PRIMARILY FOR TANKER VESSELS, IS PROVIDED WHICH COMPRISES A BUOYANCY CHAMBER WITH ATTACHED RIGID PIPE WHICH IS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO A MOORING FOUNDATION, A FLEXIBLE CARGO CONDUIT FOR CONDUCTING CARGO FROM THE BASE OF THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER TO THE VESSEL, MEANS FOR CONDUCTING CARGO FROM THE FOUNDATION THROUGH THE PIPE TO THE BASE OF THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER AND SWIVELING MEANS AT THE BASE OF THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER FOR PERMITTING THE FLEXIBLE CARGO CONDUIT TO ROTATE WITH RESPECT TO THE BUOYANCY CHAMBER.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Flory
- 👤 William R Philliber
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CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/24; F; F16; F16L; F16L27/00; F16L27/02; F16L27/04; F16L27/053; F16L27/10; F16L27/103
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |