US3830177A
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Barge with releasable supports
Assignee: LYKES BROS STEAMSHIP CO
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Filing: 1972-03-15
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1992-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A container barge adapted for use on an oceangoing barge carrier and for use in conjunction with existing river facilities. The barge having a relatively unobstructed hold, with the longitudinal strakes defining the hold being spaced apart approximately the length of a container, releasable pedestals for supporting containers within the hold, and releasable beams for supporting containers above deck of the barge.
Inventors
- 👤 F Nemec
- 👤 S Thayer
- 👤 R Dunn
- 👤 W Eckert
- 👤 M Horn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:19
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B25/00; B63B25/22; B63B25/002; B63B25/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A barge having a hold for transporting containers of substantially uniform length, said barge having longitudinal extending sidewalls of double wall construction, which construction comprises an inner strake and an outer strake, said barge being characterized by: the inner strakes of said sidewalls being spaced apart a distance substantially corresponding to but greater then the length of said containers, a pair of socket means spaced along the length of each of said inner strakes a distance substantially corresponding to the width of said containers, and mutually opposing a pair on the opposing inner strake, said socket means being located outside of the spacing between said inner strakes, and thus being outside of said hold and pedestal means for said socket means, said socket means being adapted to releasably receive said pedestal means for supporting said containers in an elevated position within said hold, and there being no bulkheads between said inner strakes, thus leaving said hold substantially unobstructed therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A barge having a hold for transporting containers of substantially uniform length, said barge having longitudinal extending sidewalls of double wall construction, which construction comprises an inner strake and an outer strake, said barge being characterized by: the inner strakes of said sidewalls being spaced apart a distance substantially corresponding to but greater then the length of said containers, a pair of socket means spaced along the length of each of said inner strakes a distance substantially corresponding to the width of said containers, and mutually opposing a pair on the opposing inner strake, said socket means being located outside of the spacing between said inner strakes, and thus being outside of said hold and pedestal means for said socket means, said socket means being adapted to releasably receive said pedestal means for supporting said containers in an elevated position within said hold, and there being no bulkheads between said inner strakes, thus leaving said hold substantially unobstructed therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A barge, as described in claim 1, wherein: each pedestal has positioning means complementary to and for positioning in said socket means, and guide means integral with and on the top extended surface of said pedestal for laterally positioning and limiting lateral movement of a cargo container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A barge, as described in claim 1, whereiN: a plurality of pairs of said socket means are provided in each of said sidewalls, and are arranged in horizontal tiers, and two pairs within a horizontal tier are comprised of three socket means, with an intermediately disposed socket means of said three forming a socket means for each of said two pairs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A barge, as described in claim 1, which pedestal means comprises: a load support leg having a platform surface for supporting a container; a reinforcing leg extending generally transverse to and from a lateral edge of said platform leg; arm means extending generally away from and generally normal to each of said platform surface and said reinforcing leg; said arm means having securing means for releasably securing said pedestal to and complementary to said socket means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A barge as described in claim 1 wherein: said socket means are defined by each of their respective inner strakes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A barge as described in claim 1 wherein: said socket means are recessed within the space between the strakes of a sidewall.
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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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |