US3822663A
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Method and apparatus for mooring floating vessels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-10
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for mooring floating vessels (e.g. ships) generally over a fixed location on the water bottom. The vessels are provided with guide means (e.g. a track) which encircle the hull of the vessel along a line which is spaced at or above the Plimsoll line and at or below the top edge of the hull. A plurality of movable carriages are carried by the guide means for separately attaching a plurality of anchor lines to the hull and for controlling the length thereof. Means are provided for selectively positioning the carriages at desired points along the track.
Inventors
- 👤 H Boschen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:52
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A vessel intended to be floated in a body of water, said vessel comprising: a. a hull; b. guide means carried by said hull and substantially completely encircling said hull along a line between the top of said hull and the Plimsoll line; c. a plurality of attaching means moveably carried by said guide means for separately attaching a plurality of anchor lines to said hull and for controlling the length thereof; and d. control means operably connectable to said attaching means for selectively moving said attaching means to selected points along said guide means to vary the position of the vessel, for holding said attaching means at said selected points and for operating said attaching means to control the length of said anchor lines.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A vessel intended to be floated in a body of water, said vessel comprising: a. a hull; b. guide means carried by said hull and substantially completely encircling said hull along a line between the top of said hull and the Plimsoll line; c. a plurality of attaching means moveably carried by said guide means for separately attaching a plurality of anchor lines to said hull and for controlling the length thereof; and d. control means operably connectable to said attaching means for selectively moving said attaching means to selected points along said guide means to vary the position of the vessel, for holding said attaching means at said selected points and for operating said attaching means to control the length of said anchor lines.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A vessel of claim 1 wherein said control means includes a chain-like member which is mounted for movement adjacent said guide means and which is operably connectable to each of said attaching means in response to signals from said control means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A vessel of claim 2 wherein said guide means is mounted just within said hull.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A vessel of claim 2 which includes at least four anchor lines.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of mooring a vessel in a body of water generally over a fixed location on the water bottom, said method comprising: a. attaching a plurality of anchor lines to the hull of said vessel at points which are located adjacent the perimeter of said hull along a line which is between the top edge of said hull and the Plimsoll line; b. selectively moving the points of attachment of said anchor lines along a pre-determined guide path which is fixed adjacent the perimeter of the hull to in turn move the vessel to orient the vessel in a desired direction; and c. holding the anchor lines at selected points along the guide path to hold the vessel oriented in said desired direction.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
124 words
A method of mooring a vessel in a body of water generally over a fixed location on the water bottom, said method comprising: a. attaching a plurality of anchor lines to the hull of said vessel at points which are located adjacent the perimeter of said hull along a line which is between the top edge of said hull and the Plimsoll line; b. selectively moving the points of attachment of said anchor lines along a pre-determined guide path which is fixed adjacent the perimeter of the hull to in turn move the vessel to orient the vessel in a desired direction; and c. holding the anchor lines at selected points along the guide path to hold the vessel oriented in said desired direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A method of claim 5 in which said anchor lines are each attached to a different carriagE movably mounted on a track which extends around the perimeter of said hull for selective movement about said hull and including the step of adjusting the length of said anchor lines.
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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |