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US4367979A
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Connector device
Assignee: Hoyle Marine Ltd
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Filing: 1980-10-09
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Granted: 1983-01-11
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Expires: 2000-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A connector device for joining the ends of oil boom sections comprising two connector members (1, 2) and co-operating oppositely arranged channel portions (9, 9') which are readily interengageable but which are shaped so they have to execute parallel relative displacement before disengagement of the channel portions is possible and releasable securing means (11) locatable so as to extend between the channel portions (9, 9') to prevent disengagement thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Milligan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:44
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/08; E02B15/085; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/20; Y02A20/204; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A connector device for joining the ends of an oil boom length or section to another length or section, comprising two connector members with each member having a portion securable to the end of an oil boom section and, extending from said portion, an interconnecting channel portion shaped and dimensioned so as to co-operate with the oppositely arranged interconnecting channel portion of the other connector member such that when the channel portions are pulled in opposite, outward directions, the channel portions interengage, and such that to disengage the channel portions of two members, the connector members have to execute a parallel or substantially parallel relative displacement with respect to each other with said securable portions moving towards each other before disengagement of the channel portions is possible, and securing or locking means locatable at an angle to said parallel displacement so as to extend into a space into which one of the interengaged channel portions moves after said parallel displacement and disengagement so as to prevent said parallel displacement and thereby interlock the two members, said securing means being also releasable to permit separation of said two members by said parallel displacement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A connector device for joining the ends of an oil boom length or section to another length or section, comprising two connector members with each member having a portion securable to the end of an oil boom section and, extending from said portion, an interconnecting channel portion shaped and dimensioned so as to co-operate with the oppositely arranged interconnecting channel portion of the other connector member such that when the channel portions are pulled in opposite, outward directions, the channel portions interengage, and such that to disengage the channel portions of two members, the connector members have to execute a parallel or substantially parallel relative displacement with respect to each other with said securable portions moving towards each other before disengagement of the channel portions is possible, and securing or locking means locatable at an angle to said parallel displacement so as to extend into a space into which one of the interengaged channel portions moves after said parallel displacement and disengagement so as to prevent said parallel displacement and thereby interlock the two members, said securing means being also releasable to permit separation of said two members by said parallel displacement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the two connector members are identical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the members are formed of plastics material or metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the connector members are formed of extruded aluminium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the channel sections of the members are substantially U-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the shanks or sides of the channel portions are flat and arranged such that said parallel displacement must be effected prior to enabling disengagement of the two inter-engaged channel portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 in which the securing or locking means comprises a screw member located so as to extend through a wall portion of one connector member which portion is spaced from the interconnecting channel portion thereof and optionally positionable so as to engage an exterior portion of the other connector member when interengaged with said first mentioned channel portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 wherein an extension or projection is provided on the channel portion of one member so as to be engageable by the securing means of the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 8 wherein the projection has a countersunk portion for receiving the free end of the screw member acting as securing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the securing means is in the form of a screw member and wherein the connector member is so shaped as to provide in operation for axial displacement of said screw member at right angles to the surface of the connector member through which it extends.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1, in which one or both connector members are provided with a screw operating securing or locking means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the securing portions are platelike and have a serrated portion for gripping the fabric of a boom length.
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) | 1986-01-10 | 1986-07-12 | 1987-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-10 | 1990-07-12 | 1991-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-10 | 1994-07-12 | 1995-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |