US3672320A
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Ship for containerized cargo
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A system of loading and unloading a tanker vessel, the system including a plurality of containers each of which contains oil or other fluid, the containers being readily dropped into vertically extending chambers formed on the vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray W Mikk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:33
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B25/00; B63B25/002; B63B25/004; B63B25/02; B63B25/08; B63B25/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
In a containerized tanker, the combination of a vessel including a hull which is divided by means of vertical bulkheads into a plurality of compartments, each of said compartments removably receiving an oil tank container, each of said compartments comprising a vertically extending chamber provided with a plurality of runners or rollers along a side thereof for frictionally free movement of said oil tank container from said compartment, water level sensors being mounted upon the side wall of said compartment and positioned near a relatively lower portion thereof, the upper end of said oil tank container being normally retained by means of latches, and said water level sensors controlling said latches, an ejection mechanism being located at the bottom of said compartment and positioned beneath the bottom of said oil tank container, an air tank and an inflatable raft being positioned upon the upper end of said oil tank container, said air tank and inflatable raft being activated by said ejection mechanism; and said sensors having activating means that respond to the presence of water, said activating means communicating with release means of said latches, ejection mechanism, and said air tank for inflating said raft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
In a containerized tanker, the combination of a vessel including a hull which is divided by means of vertical bulkheads into a plurality of compartments, each of said compartments removably receiving an oil tank container, each of said compartments comprising a vertically extending chamber provided with a plurality of runners or rollers along a side thereof for frictionally free movement of said oil tank container from said compartment, water level sensors being mounted upon the side wall of said compartment and positioned near a relatively lower portion thereof, the upper end of said oil tank container being normally retained by means of latches, and said water level sensors controlling said latches, an ejection mechanism being located at the bottom of said compartment and positioned beneath the bottom of said oil tank container, an air tank and an inflatable raft being positioned upon the upper end of said oil tank container, said air tank and inflatable raft being activated by said ejection mechanism; and said sensors having activating means that respond to the presence of water, said activating means communicating with release means of said latches, ejection mechanism, and said air tank for inflating said raft.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |