US3661264A
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Log boom system for sweeping oil slicks from a large body of water
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-01
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1989-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A log boom for sweeping an oil slicked body of water, the boom being formed of a buoyant material and being connected in towing relationship with a suitable vessel, the boom being provided with jet nozzles submerged below the oil slicked surface and connected with a fluid source, water for example, to induce a current flow on the oil slick to force the oil slick in a direction away from the leading side of the boom for collection in the vessel, the fluid under pressure preventing oil slick leakage under, through or over the boom due to the existence of currents, waves or winds.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Peterson
- 👤 Clifford M Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:46
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/046; E02B15/047; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/918; Y10S210/922; Y10S210/923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
306 words
A system for sweeping an oil slick from the surface of a body Of water comprising: a hull having an opening formed in a wall thereof to receive said slick therethrough; a buoyant boom, extending from said wall, formed of an elongated member floatable on said surface having a pair of opposed ends; and socket means, so constructed as to connect one end of said member to said hull for universal movement about said end and as to enable said end to move upwardly and downwardly with respect to said hull, comprising: a first L-shaped plate having its leg portion fixedly connected on said wall rearwardly of said opening with its foot portion projecting laterally therefrom; a brace member spanning the inner corner formed at the junction of said leg and foot portions and rigidly connected thereto; a second L-shaped plate having leg and foot sections, the outer end of said leg section being fixedly connected to said wall rearwardly of said first L-shaped plate with its other end projecting forwardly at an acute angle relative to said wall and having its foot section extending parallel to an inner portion of said leg of said first L-shaped plate; the outer end of said foot portion of said first L-shaped plate being received and secured in the inner corner formed at the junction of said leg and foot sections of said second L-shaped plate; said floatable member end being rounded and received within said socket means and making tangential engagement with said leg and foot portions of said first L-shaped plate and with said brace member; said floatable member adjacent its rounded end having a notch formed therein to loosely receive the foot section of said second plate therein; and said leg and foot portions and sections and said brace member being normally disposed in upright planes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
306 words
A system for sweeping an oil slick from the surface of a body Of water comprising: a hull having an opening formed in a wall thereof to receive said slick therethrough; a buoyant boom, extending from said wall, formed of an elongated member floatable on said surface having a pair of opposed ends; and socket means, so constructed as to connect one end of said member to said hull for universal movement about said end and as to enable said end to move upwardly and downwardly with respect to said hull, comprising: a first L-shaped plate having its leg portion fixedly connected on said wall rearwardly of said opening with its foot portion projecting laterally therefrom; a brace member spanning the inner corner formed at the junction of said leg and foot portions and rigidly connected thereto; a second L-shaped plate having leg and foot sections, the outer end of said leg section being fixedly connected to said wall rearwardly of said first L-shaped plate with its other end projecting forwardly at an acute angle relative to said wall and having its foot section extending parallel to an inner portion of said leg of said first L-shaped plate; the outer end of said foot portion of said first L-shaped plate being received and secured in the inner corner formed at the junction of said leg and foot sections of said second L-shaped plate; said floatable member end being rounded and received within said socket means and making tangential engagement with said leg and foot portions of said first L-shaped plate and with said brace member; said floatable member adjacent its rounded end having a notch formed therein to loosely receive the foot section of said second plate therein; and said leg and foot portions and sections and said brace member being normally disposed in upright planes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system as defined in claim 1 further comprising: means connecting the other end of said floatable member on said hull to connect said floatable member and said hull in preselected adjustable angular relationship relative to one another.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
121 words
A system for sweeping an oil slick from the surface of a body of water comprising: a hull having an opening formed in a wall thereof that is intersected by said surface to receive said slick therethrough; a buoyant boom connected to and extending from said hull formed of an elongated member floatable on the surface of said body of water, said hull and said boom defining an area therebetween within which said hull opening is located; and current generating means comprising fluid jet nozzle means mounted on said boom below the surface of said body of water and constructed and arranged whereby said nozzle means is directed upwardly towards the surface of said body of water and within said area.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
121 words
A system for sweeping an oil slick from the surface of a body of water comprising: a hull having an opening formed in a wall thereof that is intersected by said surface to receive said slick therethrough; a buoyant boom connected to and extending from said hull formed of an elongated member floatable on the surface of said body of water, said hull and said boom defining an area therebetween within which said hull opening is located; and current generating means comprising fluid jet nozzle means mounted on said boom below the surface of said body of water and constructed and arranged whereby said nozzle means is directed upwardly towards the surface of said body of water and within said area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system as defined in claim 3 wherein: said current generating means comprises an elongated substantially hollow header; a plurality of fluid jet nozzles mounted on said header in open communication therewith; and means for connecting said header with a fluid source under pressure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system as defined in claim 4 and: means on said header cooperating with means on said nozzle to adjust said nozzles relative to one another to create differing generated current patterns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
A system as defined in claim 4 wherein: said header is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced tapped openings; an elbow connector means for each of said openings and being adjustable therein; one of said fluid jet nozzles being adjustably connected, respectively, on one of said elbow connector means; and means securing said header on said boom with said nozzles submerged below said surface and opening forwardly and upwardly in the direction thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
A system as defined in claim 3 wherein said current generating means comprises: an elongated hollow header fixedly connected on said floatable member and having a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots opening therein, said header and said slots being subMerged below said surface and opening upwardly and forwardly of said floatable member; and means for connecting said header with a fluid source under pressure.
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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |