US3766739A
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Oil spillage enclosure system for marine use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A system for containing oil that might be spilled in handling at a marine oil transfer facility where the floating vessel and the mooring are sides of the containment, two closure devices are provided, one on each side of the hose handling area, between the vessel and the mooring to enclose an area of the water''s surface to locally contain a depth of floating oil, wherein the closure sides are movable to compensate for motion of the floating vessel while it''s moored.
Inventors
- 👤 Lean G Mac
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:46
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/08; E02B15/0835; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An enclosure system for containing floating material on a body of water between one side of a ship''s hull and an adjacent mooring barrier comprising: a pair of partitions expandable in length and extending in height below and above the surface of said body of water, each partition laterally separated from each other and connected at one end to said mooring barrier; a pair of bumpers, one of said bumpers coupled to the free end of each partition engageable with said ship''s hull; a pair of partition support means, one of said support means coupled at one end adjacent the bumper end of a different partition; and a pair of tensioning means coupled to said mooring barrier each connected to a different one of said support means for holding each bumper in engagement with said ship''s hull regardless of the motions of said ship whereby floating material is contained between said hull, said partitions and said mooring barrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An enclosure system for containing floating material on a body of water between one side of a ship''s hull and an adjacent mooring barrier comprising: a pair of partitions expandable in length and extending in height below and above the surface of said body of water, each partition laterally separated from each other and connected at one end to said mooring barrier; a pair of bumpers, one of said bumpers coupled to the free end of each partition engageable with said ship''s hull; a pair of partition support means, one of said support means coupled at one end adjacent the bumper end of a different partition; and a pair of tensioning means coupled to said mooring barrier each connected to a different one of said support means for holding each bumper in engagement with said ship''s hull regardless of the motions of said ship whereby floating material is contained between said hull, said partitions and said mooring barrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
An enclosure system, as in claim 1, wherein: each tensioning means includes an arm rigidly coupled to one support means, of said a piston attached at one end of said arm, an air cylinder chamber, a source of air coupled to said air cylinder chamber, and a control means for regulating pressure of air in said chamber acting on said piston in accordance with movement of said piston.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An enclosure system as in claim 2, wherein: said bumper is blade shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
An enclosure system, as in claim 1, including: means for adjusting said partitions and said bumpers vertically in height, whereby tidal variations in said body of water may be compensated relative to said partitions and said bumpers to position said partitions and said bumpers below and above the surface of said body of water.
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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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |