US3633419A
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Experimental basin and means for testing behaviors of offshore marine structures
Assignee: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1969-12-03
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A basin for testing the effect of a marine platform or similar marine structure characterized by providing a long basin, a waveforming means provided at one end of said long basin, a wave damper at the other end thereof, a water circulation channel extending along the outside of said basin to communicate with the bottom of each end of said basin in the proximity of each end, a water-feeding means to move the water in said channel in at least one direction and thereby to produce a stream or current as desired in the water in said basin.
Inventors
- 👤 Yukio Arita
- 👤 Yoshiaki Nakao
- 👤 Takashi Iwai
- 👤 Koozoo Tagaya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/24; E; E02; E02B; E02B1/00; E02B1/02; G01M; G01M10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A basin for testing the effect of a marine platform or similar marine structure comprising: a long basin; a wave-forming means provided at one end of said long basin; a wave damper at the other end thereof; a water circulation channel extending along the outside of said basin to communicate with the bottom of each end of said basin in the proximity of each end; a water-feeding means to move the water in said channel in at least one direction and thereby to produce a stream or current in the water In said basin; said waterflow-regulating means provided with movable blades adjustably pivotable around a vertical line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A basin for testing the effect of a marine platform or similar marine structure comprising: a long basin; a wave-forming means provided at one end of said long basin; a wave damper at the other end thereof; a water circulation channel extending along the outside of said basin to communicate with the bottom of each end of said basin in the proximity of each end; a water-feeding means to move the water in said channel in at least one direction and thereby to produce a stream or current in the water In said basin; said waterflow-regulating means provided with movable blades adjustably pivotable around a vertical line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A basin for testing the effect of a marine platform or the like, as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a recess in the proximity of the central bottom part of said basin and a removable dish-shaped bin for holding bottom sand for testing purposes, said bin being adapted to be inserted in said recess.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |