US3713410A
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Floating barrage
Assignee: Pneumatiques Caoutchouc Manufacture et Plastiques Kleber Colombes SA
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract Floating barrage for containing oil spills and the like comprises components consisting of inflatable bags from each of which a plurality of overlapping interlinked panel members are suspended.
Inventors
- 👤 R Ducrocq
- 👤 C Moreau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:09
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/08; E02B15/0814; E02B15/0857; E02B15/0864
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
Barrier member adapted to be assembled to form a floating barrage for retaining a layer of floating debris on the surface of the water, said barrier member comprising an inflatable bag and containment means attached to this bag characterized by the fact that said containment means is made of several panels independently suspended from the bag and tangent thereto, each of the said panels being overlapped by an adjacent panel over only a portion of its length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
Barrier member adapted to be assembled to form a floating barrage for retaining a layer of floating debris on the surface of the water, said barrier member comprising an inflatable bag and containment means attached to this bag characterized by the fact that said containment means is made of several panels independently suspended from the bag and tangent thereto, each of the said panels being overlapped by an adjacent panel over only a portion of its length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
Barrier member adapted to be assembled to form a floating barrage for retaining a layer of floating debris on the surface of the water, said barrier member comprising an inflatable bag and containment means attached to this bag characterized by the fact that said containment means is made of several panels independently suspended from the bag and tangent thereto, each of the said panels being overlapped by an adjacent panel over only a portion of its length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
Barrier member adapted to be assembled to form a floating barrage for retaining a layer of floating debris on the surface of the water, said barrier member comprising an inflatable bag and containment means attached to this bag characterized by the fact that said containment means is made of several panels independently suspended from the bag and tangent thereto, each of the said panels being overlapped by an adjacent panel over only a portion of its length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
Barrier member as claimed in claim 1 in which the panels overlap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Barrier member as claimed in claim 1 in which each panel is suspended from the bag by means of a strip partially encircling the bag and carrying the panel at its ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Barrier member as claimed in claim 1 in which a hole is provided in each of the lower corners of each panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
Barrier member as claimed in claim 1 in which the adjacent panels are connected to each other so as to swing relative to each other about a point positioned where the panels overlap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
Barrier member as claimed in claim 1 in which the inflatable bag terminates at each end in solid means adapted to receive connecting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
Barrage formed by an assembly of barrier members according to claim 5 in which a chain serving as traction means and as ballast extends underneath the barrage along its entire length and is connected to the panels at the points at which successive panels pivot so as to avoid interfering with said pivotal movement.
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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |