US3865064A
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Arrangement for anchoring a floating body
Assignee: IHC Holland NV
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Filing: 1973-06-11
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A floating body is anchored by plural anchor chains having means for limiting the tension therein. Each chain runs through an eye of the anchor to a completely and permanently submerged float so that when a predetermined maximum tension is reached, the chain is drawn through the eye and the float sinks further in the water. A stop on the chain between the anchor and the anchored body limits the height to which the submerged float can rise in the water.
Inventors
- 👤 Heijst Willem Jan Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:07
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An arrangement for anchoring a floating body, comprising a plurality of anchor chains secured to and extending below the floating body, a plurality of anchors on the sea bed, each anchor having a guide member through which a said anchor chain slidably extends, a permanently and completely submerged float on the end of each anchor chain remote from the floating body, each said chain having a stop thereon between the floating body and the anchor which stop is closer to the associated said float than to said floating body so as to maintain said float permanently and completely submerged and said stop cannot pass through said guide member, the distance between each stop and its associated said floating body being such that the floating body remains floating on the surface of the water when any said stop engages its associated said anchor, the length of said anchor chain between each said stop and said floating body being substantially greater than the vertical distance between any said anchor and sAid floating body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An arrangement for anchoring a floating body, comprising a plurality of anchor chains secured to and extending below the floating body, a plurality of anchors on the sea bed, each anchor having a guide member through which a said anchor chain slidably extends, a permanently and completely submerged float on the end of each anchor chain remote from the floating body, each said chain having a stop thereon between the floating body and the anchor which stop is closer to the associated said float than to said floating body so as to maintain said float permanently and completely submerged and said stop cannot pass through said guide member, the distance between each stop and its associated said floating body being such that the floating body remains floating on the surface of the water when any said stop engages its associated said anchor, the length of said anchor chain between each said stop and said floating body being substantially greater than the vertical distance between any said anchor and sAid floating body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, the length of each said anchor chain being such that when any said float contacts its associated said anchor, a said stop of another said anchor chain will contact its associated said anchor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An arrangement as claimed in claim 2, the lengths of said chains being such that said another anchor chain lies slack on the sea bed to a substantial distance from its said associated anchor.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |