US4106146A
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Connecting arrangement between a floating structure and an anchor
Assignee: Single Buoy Moorings Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-15
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Granted: 1978-08-15
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Expires: 1997-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A connecting arrangement between a floating installation such as a floating platform, and an anchor, comprises an upwardly extending rigid bar or rod connected at its lower end for vertical swinging movement about two perpendicular horizontal axes to an anchor. At its upper end, the rod or tube is connected universally to link means which in turn are connected to arms that are pivotally connected at a plurality of points to a floating platform, about spaced pivotal axes. The adjacent ends of the arms, to which the link means is connected, are preferably spaced apart a minimum horizontal distance.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger Maari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:48
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; B63B21/00; B63B21/50; B63B21/502; B63B2021/001; B63B2021/002; B63B2021/501
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In a connecting arrangement between a floating structure and an anchor, comprising an upwardly extending connecting means connected at its lower end to an anchor by means of a pair of horizontal perpendicular pivot axes, and an arm extending transversely to the upwardly extending connecting means and having one end connected for vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis to the floating structure and having an opposite end adjacent to and connected for swivelling movement about the upwardly extending connecting means; the improvement in which there are plural said arms extending in different directions away from the upwardly extending connecting means, said plural arms being connected to the floating structure for vertical swinging movement relative to each other about different horizontal axes, and links having one end pivotally interconnected to the ends of the arms adjacent the upwardly extending connecting means, for vertical swinging movement relative to each other and relative to said arms about different horizontal axes, and having opposite ends remote from said arms universally connected to said upwardly extending connecting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In a connecting arrangement between a floating structure and an anchor, comprising an upwardly extending connecting means connected at its lower end to an anchor by means of a pair of horizontal perpendicular pivot axes, and an arm extending transversely to the upwardly extending connecting means and having one end connected for vertical swinging movement about a horizontal axis to the floating structure and having an opposite end adjacent to and connected for swivelling movement about the upwardly extending connecting means; the improvement in which there are plural said arms extending in different directions away from the upwardly extending connecting means, said plural arms being connected to the floating structure for vertical swinging movement relative to each other about different horizontal axes, and links having one end pivotally interconnected to the ends of the arms adjacent the upwardly extending connecting means, for vertical swinging movement relative to each other and relative to said arms about different horizontal axes, and having opposite ends remote from said arms universally connected to said upwardly extending connecting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which the links slope downwardly toward said upwardly extending connecting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which the links of two differently directed arms are formed by a single bar which is connected at its center for universal movement relative to the first mentioned upwardly extending connecting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 3, in which one position said single bar extends substantially vertically and said arms extend substantially horizontally.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 1, in which the plural arms when viewed in plan are disposed at angles to each other that form at least one angle less than 180°.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connecting arrangment as claimed in claim 5, in which the links associated with said arms are inclined in opposite vertical directions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A connecting arrangement as claimed in claim 5, in which said angle is about 9°.
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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) | 1981-08-14 | 1982-02-13 | 1982-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-14 | 1986-02-13 | 1986-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-14 | 1990-02-13 | 1990-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |