US3695042A
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Surface oil containment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-07
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1990-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A device for containing oil spills in the open sea, comprising a plurality of hanger float structures having a continuous flexible wall or barrier suspended therefrom that encircles and contains an oil spill, the bottom edge of the wall being weighted and submerged, and the hanger float structures being connected with and held in place by spaced anchor float structures to which anchors are attached.
Inventors
- 👤 Cleo S Denison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:39
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/08; E02B15/0814; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A containment device for use in containing an oil slick or the like on the surface of a body of water, comprising: a plurality of hanger float fixtures each including a pair of spaced flotation members having an inverted, erect U-shaped frame attached thereto, said hanger fixtures adapted for disposition on said water in spaced positions around said oil slick, suspension cable means suspended from the top of said U-shaped frame about midway between said flotation members, said suspension cable extending around the periphery of said oil slick, and a flexible, continuous wall suspended from said suspension cable means, and having a height greater than the distance measured between the surface of said water and said suspension cable means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A containment device for use in containing an oil slick or the like on the surface of a body of water, comprising: a plurality of hanger float fixtures each including a pair of spaced flotation members having an inverted, erect U-shaped frame attached thereto, said hanger fixtures adapted for disposition on said water in spaced positions around said oil slick, suspension cable means suspended from the top of said U-shaped frame about midway between said flotation members, said suspension cable extending around the periphery of said oil slick, and a flexible, continuous wall suspended from said suspension cable means, and having a height greater than the distance measured between the surface of said water and said suspension cable means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
A containment deviCe for use in containing an oil slick or the like on the surface of a body of water, comprising: a plurality of hanger float fixtures arranged in spaced relationship around said oil slick, and each comprising a pair of spaced flotation members connected by an upright, inverted U-shaped frame extending a substantial height above the water surface, a suspension cable encompassing said oil slick and suspended from the top of said U-shaped frames midway between said flotation members, and a continuous flexible wall freely suspended proximate the top thereof from said suspension cable and having substantial vertical portions extending above and below the water surface, the lower edge of said wall submersed in said water being weighted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A containment deviCe for use in containing an oil slick or the like on the surface of a body of water, comprising: a plurality of hanger float fixtures arranged in spaced relationship around said oil slick, and each comprising a pair of spaced flotation members connected by an upright, inverted U-shaped frame extending a substantial height above the water surface, a suspension cable encompassing said oil slick and suspended from the top of said U-shaped frames midway between said flotation members, and a continuous flexible wall freely suspended proximate the top thereof from said suspension cable and having substantial vertical portions extending above and below the water surface, the lower edge of said wall submersed in said water being weighted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
142 words
A containment device for use in containing an oil slick or the like on the surface of a body of water, comprising: a plurality of hanger float fixtures arranged in spaced relationship around said oil slick, and each comprising a pair of spaced flotation members connected by an upright, inverted U-shaped frame; a suspension cable encompassing said oil slick and suspended from the top of said U-shaped frames midway between said flotation members; and a continuous flexible wall suspended from said suspension cable, the lower edge of said wall being weighted and being submersible in said water, a plurality of anchor float fixtures disposed in spaced relationship outwardly of said wall; cable means connecting each anchor fixture with at least one of said hanger fixtures; and an anchor disposed outwardly of each of said anchor fixtures, and connected thereto by a cable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
A containment device for use in containing an oil slick or the like on the surface of a body of water, comprising: a plurality of hanger float fixtures arranged in spaced relationship around said oil slick, and each comprising a pair of spaced flotation members connected by an upright, inverted U-shaped frame; a suspension cable encompassing said oil slick and suspended from the top of said U-shaped frames midway between said flotation members; and a continuous flexible wall suspended from said suspension cable, the lower edge of said wall being weighted and being submersible in said water, a plurality of anchor float fixtures disposed in spaced relationship outwardly of said wall; cable means connecting each anchor fixture with at least one of said hanger fixtures; and an anchor disposed outwardly of each of said anchor fixtures, and connected thereto by a cable.
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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |