US3908212A
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Buoy with associated mooring arrangement
Assignee: IHC Holland NV
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Filing: 1973-09-24
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1993-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A buoy has a turntable that rotates on and relative to the buoy about a vertial axis. The turntable has at least one laterally extending rigid arm integral therewith and the arm at its other end is secured to a vessel for vertical swinging movement relative to the vessel about a horizontal axis that is fixed relative to the vessel. Anchor chains moor the buoy and a pipeline runs through the buoy and the arm to the vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Heijst Willem Jan Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:53
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
In combination, a buoy and an associated vessel, means for transferring liquid from the buoy to the vessel for storage in the vessel, a plurality of anchors and anchor chains anchoring the buoy, a turntable, bearings mounting the turntable on the buoy for rotation relative to the buoy about a vertical axis, said bearings interconnecting the turntable and the buoy in upward and downward directions, an elongated rigid coupling member fixedly secured to the turntable at one end of the coupling member near the buoy and extending laterally away from the buoy, and a horizontal shaft at the other end of the coupling member remote from the buoy and connecting the coupling member to the vessel for vertical swinging movement of the coupling member and turntable and buoy on and relative to the vessel about a horizontal axis that is fixed relative to the vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination, a buoy and an associated vessel, means for transferring liquid from the buoy to the vessel for storage in the vessel, a plurality of anchors and anchor chains anchoring the buoy, a turntable, bearings mounting the turntable on the buoy for rotation relative to the buoy about a vertical axis, said bearings interconnecting the turntable and the buoy in upward and downward directions, an elongated rigid coupling member fixedly secured to the turntable at one end of the coupling member near the buoy and extending laterally away from the buoy, and a horizontal shaft at the other end of the coupling member remote from the buoy and connecting the coupling member to the vessel for vertical swinging movement of the coupling member and turntable and buoy on and relative to the vessel about a horizontal axis that is fixed relative to the vessel.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |