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US3765463A
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Offshore terminal
Assignee: Gulf Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract An offshore terminal for loading tanks comprising a bottomsupported column surrounded by a floating collar. Standpipes in the column for connection with transfer lines to shore are connected by flexible lines to the collar. A floating station flexibly connected to the collar extends radially from the collar to support rigid pipes. An elongated powered boom having a power unit at each end supports rigid pipes which are connected by flexible hoses to the manifold of a tanker at one end and at the other end to the pipes supported by the floating station. The wide spacing apart of the power units on the powered boom facilitates the powered boom holding the tanker from swinging and picking up momentum that might damage the terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 P Gassett
- 👤 Leod W Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:43
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/402; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6855; Y10T137/6906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An offshore terminal for delivery of oil to or from tankers comprising a bottom-supported column having standpipes extending downwardly from the upper end thereof for connection to lines for delivery of shore facilities, an elongated floating station having one end adjacent the column and extending laterally therefrom, said floating station comprising a plurality of pipes, framework joining the pipe to form a substantially rigid structure and floats supporting the framework, an elongated powered loading boom having a power unit at each end thereof adapted to maintain the ends of the boom adjacent the tanker being unloaded and control the position of the tanker, a plurality of pipes extending longitudinally of the powered loading boom between the power units, flexible means for connecting one end of the pipes in the powered loading boom to a tanker manifold, other flexible means for connecting the other ends of the pipes in the powered loading boom to pipes in the floating station, and conduit means connecting pipes in the floating station to the standpipes in the column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An offshore terminal for delivery of oil to or from tankers comprising a bottom-supported column having standpipes extending downwardly from the upper end thereof for connection to lines for delivery of shore facilities, an elongated floating station having one end adjacent the column and extending laterally therefrom, said floating station comprising a plurality of pipes, framework joining the pipe to form a substantially rigid structure and floats supporting the framework, an elongated powered loading boom having a power unit at each end thereof adapted to maintain the ends of the boom adjacent the tanker being unloaded and control the position of the tanker, a plurality of pipes extending longitudinally of the powered loading boom between the power units, flexible means for connecting one end of the pipes in the powered loading boom to a tanker manifold, other flexible means for connecting the other ends of the pipes in the powered loading boom to pipes in the floating station, and conduit means connecting pipes in the floating station to the standpipes in the column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A terminal as set forth in claim 1 in which the conduit means comprise a floating collar adapted to move vertically with change in the water level surrounds the column, flexible hose means connecting the floating collar with the standpipes, and other flexible hose means connecting the ends of the pipes of the floating station adjacent the column to the floating collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 2 in which the floating collar is divided into a plurality of separate chambers, and each chamber is connected to one standpipe independently of the other chambers through a flexible hose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which the flexible means connecting the ends of the pipes in the floating station with the powered loading boom are flexible hoses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 4 including lifting means on the floating station and powered loading boom to support the flexible hoses above the water.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as set forth In claim 1 including floats and framework supporting the pipes in the powered loading boom above the surface of the water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as set forth in claim 6 in which a plurality of the floats are below the depth of wave action, and thin framework members extend from the upper end of such floats to support pipes in the floating station and powered loading boom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A terminal as set forth in claim 7 in which lifting means on the floating station and powered loading boom support flexible means above the surface of the water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terminal as set forth in claim 1 in which a hydraulic shock absorber connects the floating station to the column.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A terminal as set forth in claim 1 in which the distance between the power units of the powered loading boom is at least about one-fourth the length of the tanker being unloaded.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A terminal as set forth in claim 1 in which the length of the powered loading boom is in the range of 100 to 400 feet.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |