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Method for monitoring the forces in the mooring cable of a single-point mooring system
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-29
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A system for monitoring the force in a mooring cable of a single-point mooring system and transmitting from the singlepoint mooring system to a ship moored thereto a signal related to the measured force whereby said ship can disconnect from said single-point mooring system when said signal exceeds a preset maximum value.
Inventors
- 👤 J Al
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:03
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; A; A01; A01K; A01K73/00; A01K73/02; A01K73/10; G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/30; G01F23/32; G01F23/38; B63B21/00; B63B2021/003; B63B2021/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for monitoring the mooring forces in the mooring cable of a single-point mooring system for the loading and unloading of a ship wherein said ship is moored by its bow to the single-point mooring system by means of a single mooring cable in such a manner that the ship can freely swing about the singlepoint mooring system, said method comprising: measuring the tension force in said mooring cable adjacent said single-point mooring system; supplying said measured force to said single-point mooring system; transmitting from said single-point mooring system to said ship a signal representing the measured force; receiving on said ship said transmitted signal and converting said transmitted signal to a usable display; and disconnecting said ship from said single-point mooring system when said received signal indicates that said measured force has exceeded a preset value.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for monitoring the mooring forces in the mooring cable of a single-point mooring system for the loading and unloading of a ship wherein said ship is moored by its bow to the single-point mooring system by means of a single mooring cable in such a manner that the ship can freely swing about the singlepoint mooring system, said method comprising: measuring the tension force in said mooring cable adjacent said single-point mooring system; supplying said measured force to said single-point mooring system; transmitting from said single-point mooring system to said ship a signal representing the measured force; receiving on said ship said transmitted signal and converting said transmitted signal to a usable display; and disconnecting said ship from said single-point mooring system when said received signal indicates that said measured force has exceeded a preset value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said signal is transmitted and received by radio.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said transmission of the signal is triggered by the transmission of a signal to said single-point mooring system.
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |