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US3724222A
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Mooring structure and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-10
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-06-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a mooring structure and method of construction thereof, comprising a triangular template or diaphragm having vertical sleeves at the corners through which tubular legs or piles are driven in telescoping arrangement while the template is supported by beams whose ends are held on two barges straddling the structure. The sleeves are welded to the legs. A prefabricated triangular tripod is welded to the top of the legs. Concrete is then poured into the legs. One or more diaphragms may be used with each structure at a selected height above or below the water level.
Inventors
- 👤 G Crain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:03
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
The method of erecting a mooring structure comprising, supporting, in a horizontal plane, by a pair of barges, a hollow tubular triangular template having vertical sleeves at its corners, driving piles in the form of pipes telescopically through said sleeves, while the template is being held by the barges, until they sink into the river bed, welding said template to said pipes, welding a hollow tripod onto the tops of said pipes, and finally filling said hollow tripod and pipes with concrete.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
The method of erecting a mooring structure comprising, supporting, in a horizontal plane, by a pair of barges, a hollow tubular triangular template having vertical sleeves at its corners, driving piles in the form of pipes telescopically through said sleeves, while the template is being held by the barges, until they sink into the river bed, welding said template to said pipes, welding a hollow tripod onto the tops of said pipes, and finally filling said hollow tripod and pipes with concrete.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
82 words
A mooring structure comprising a triangular template adapted to be horizontally mounted several feet above the water surface, a vertically extending sleeve at each corner of said template, vertical pipes telescopically fitted to and attached to said sleeves, and a tripod comprised of three angularly disposed pipes attached to the tops of said vertical pipes, two of said pipes being in the same vertical plane and the third pipe, adapted to be closest to the shore, being inclined relative to said plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
A mooring structure comprising a triangular template adapted to be horizontally mounted several feet above the water surface, a vertically extending sleeve at each corner of said template, vertical pipes telescopically fitted to and attached to said sleeves, and a tripod comprised of three angularly disposed pipes attached to the tops of said vertical pipes, two of said pipes being in the same vertical plane and the third pipe, adapted to be closest to the shore, being inclined relative to said plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mooring structure as recited in claim 2 wherein said first mentioned vertical pipes are filled with concrete.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mooring structure as recited in claim 2 wherein both said vertical pipes and said tripod are filled with concrete and wherein a cap is welded to cover the top of said pipes forming said tripod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A mooring structure as recited in claim 2 wherein said hollow tubular triangular template is notched to provide an offset on one of its legend portions adjacent a corner of the triangle to faciLitate attachment of the leg portion thereto.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |