US3861340A
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Floating dock structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-22
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A marine structure in the form of a dock which is free floating in the water and which comprises a main deck area mounted in supported relation to a plurality of floating elements arranged in a rectangular or predetermined configuration depending upon the shape of the deck wherein the floating elements are formed from a core of material having a specific gravity less than water, such as foam. An outer protective shell or coating such as fiberglass is arranged on the outer surfaces of the floating element so as to protect them from the environment. At least one of the floating elements is dimensioned to be larger and arranged in predetermined orientation relative to the remaining floating elements to compensate for additional loads placed on the dock such as ramps. The deck is directly connected to a plurality of slats arranged in spaced relation to one another and mounted on the floating elements in interconnecting relation between the deck and floating elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry L Clingenpeel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:23
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A floating marine structure of the type used as a dock or the like, said structure comprising: a deck, flOat means connected in supporting relation to said deck, said float means comprising a core of resinous material having a specific gravity less than water, said float means further comprising shell means at least partially surrounding said core, said shell means including at least one layer of fiberglass material positioned contiguous to the outer surface of said core and substantially defining the cross-sectional configuration thereof, the length of said core disposed into a substantially closed configuration, a space disposed on the interior of said core and defined by the closed configuration of said core such that the length of said core comprises the outer peripheral boundaries of said space, said core comprising a plurality of float elements integrally connected to define a closed configuration of predetermined shape; at least one of said float elements disposed along the outer peripheral edge of said deck and having a thickness substantially greater than the thickness of another of said plurality of float elements disposed in opposite relation thereto relative to said deck; whereby said structure may be free floating and said float means is substantially protected from the surrounding environment by said one layer of fiberglass material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A floating marine structure of the type used as a dock or the like, said structure comprising: a deck, flOat means connected in supporting relation to said deck, said float means comprising a core of resinous material having a specific gravity less than water, said float means further comprising shell means at least partially surrounding said core, said shell means including at least one layer of fiberglass material positioned contiguous to the outer surface of said core and substantially defining the cross-sectional configuration thereof, the length of said core disposed into a substantially closed configuration, a space disposed on the interior of said core and defined by the closed configuration of said core such that the length of said core comprises the outer peripheral boundaries of said space, said core comprising a plurality of float elements integrally connected to define a closed configuration of predetermined shape; at least one of said float elements disposed along the outer peripheral edge of said deck and having a thickness substantially greater than the thickness of another of said plurality of float elements disposed in opposite relation thereto relative to said deck; whereby said structure may be free floating and said float means is substantially protected from the surrounding environment by said one layer of fiberglass material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein said fiberglass is arranged to cover a major portion of the surface area of said float means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the upper surface of said float means disposed adjacent to said deck is inclined relative to the plane of said deck, whereby drainage from said deck is channeled by said incline to a desired disposal area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structure as in claim 3 wherein the entire upper surface of said float means is inclined inwardly towards the center of the configuration defined by said joined float means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure as in claim 1 further comprising supporting means including a plurality of beams mounted in spaced relation to one another such that the ends of each of said beams is at least partially imbedded in oppositely located portions of said core, said deck mounted in supported relation to said support means, whereby said deck is supported in floating relation to the water or surface on which said float means is positioned.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein said deck is formed at least in part from at least one layer of fiberglass connected to said float means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure as in claim 6 wherein a substrate is arranged in supporting engagement with said one fiberglass layer of said deck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein said resinous material includes polyurethane.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |