US5237948A
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Mooring system for oil tanker storage vessel or the like
Assignee: Prosafe Production Pte Ltd
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Filing: 1992-06-10
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Granted: 1993-08-24
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Expires: 2012-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel such as an oil tanker is disclosed. The system includes a rigid shaft immovably affixed to said vessel, a collar attached to the lower end of the shaft and a chain table rotatably mounted on the collar. The system is easily repaired and maintained and provides a stable solid anchoring arrangement which is able to withstand the intense stress to which it is subjected when mooring a vessel in rough, ocean waters.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans J. Hvide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:01
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; B63B21/00; B63B21/50; B63B21/507
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel, said vessel including a hull having a thickness, said system comprising: (a) a rigid shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said shaft being immovably fixed at said upper end to said vessel and said lower end of said shaft being disposed beneath and external of said hull; and (b) a chain table rotatably mounted on said lower end of said rigid shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel, said vessel including a hull having a thickness, said system comprising: (a) a rigid shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said shaft being immovably fixed at said upper end to said vessel and said lower end of said shaft being disposed beneath and external of said hull; and (b) a chain table rotatably mounted on said lower end of said rigid shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said rigid shaft is hollow and includes a wall defining a passage, said chain table includes an inner surface defining a core, and said system further comprises fluid transport means extending through said core of said chain table and said passage of said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said system further includes (1) a collar fixedly attached to said lower end of said shaft, and (2) bearing means disposed between said collar and said chain table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A system in accordance with claim 3 wherein said chain table includes a top surface and an inner surface defining a core and said bearing means includes an upper thrust bearing attached to said top surface of said chain table and engaging a top surface of said collar, a lower thrust bearing attached to said inner surface of said chain table and engaging a bottom surface of said collar, and a radial bearing attached to said inner surface of said chain table between said upper and lower thrust bearings and engaging an edge surface of said collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said rigid shaft extends substantially through said thickness of said hull.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said upper end of said rigid shaft is immovably fixed to a base of said hull.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system in accordance with claim 6 wherein said base further includes a hollow inwardly extending portion disposed above said rigid shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
152 words
A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel, said vessel including a hull having a thickness, said system comprising: (a) a hollow, rigid shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said shaft including a wall defining a passage, said shaft immovably fixed to said vessel and extending through said thickness of said hull of said vessel at said upper end of said shaft and said lower end of said shaft being disposed beneath and external of said hull; (b) a collar fixedly attached to said lower end of said shaft, said collar having an aperture disposed therein; (c) a chain table rotatably mounted on said collar, said chain table including an inner surface defining a core; (d) bearing means disposed between said chain table and said collar; and (e) a pipe extending through said core of said chain table, said aperture of said collar and said passage of said rigid shaft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel, said vessel including a hull having a thickness, said system comprising: (a) a hollow, rigid shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said shaft including a wall defining a passage, said shaft immovably fixed to said vessel and extending through said thickness of said hull of said vessel at said upper end of said shaft and said lower end of said shaft being disposed beneath and external of said hull; (b) a collar fixedly attached to said lower end of said shaft, said collar having an aperture disposed therein; (c) a chain table rotatably mounted on said collar, said chain table including an inner surface defining a core; (d) bearing means disposed between said chain table and said collar; and (e) a pipe extending through said core of said chain table, said aperture of said collar and said passage of said rigid shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel, said vessel including a hull having a thickness, said system comprising: (a) a hollow, rigid shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said shaft including a wall defining a passage, said upper end of said shaft being immovably fixed to a base of said hull and said lower end of said shaft being disposed beneath and external of said hull; (b) a collar fixedly attached to said lower end of said shaft, said collar having an aperture disposed therein; (c) a chain table rotatably mounted on said collar, said chain table including an inner surface defining a core; (d) bearing means disposed between said chain table and said collar; and (e) a pipe extending through said core of said chain table, said aperture of said collar and said passage of said rigid shaft.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
142 words
A mooring system for an oceangoing vessel, said vessel including a hull having a thickness, said system comprising: (a) a hollow, rigid shaft having an upper end and a lower end, said shaft including a wall defining a passage, said upper end of said shaft being immovably fixed to a base of said hull and said lower end of said shaft being disposed beneath and external of said hull; (b) a collar fixedly attached to said lower end of said shaft, said collar having an aperture disposed therein; (c) a chain table rotatably mounted on said collar, said chain table including an inner surface defining a core; (d) bearing means disposed between said chain table and said collar; and (e) a pipe extending through said core of said chain table, said aperture of said collar and said passage of said rigid shaft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A system in accordance with claim 9 wherein said base further includes a hollow inwardly extending portion disposed above said rigid shaft.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
A system in accordance with claim 9 wherein said bearing means includes: i) an upper thrust bearing attached to a top surface of said chain table and engaging a top surface of said collar; ii) a lower thrust bearing attached to said inner surface of said chain table and engaging a bottom surface of said collar; and iii) a radial bearing attached to said inner surface of said chain table between said upper and lower thrust bearings, and engaging an edge surface of said collar.
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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) | 1996-08-23 | 1997-02-22 | 1997-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-23 | 2001-02-22 | 2001-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-23 | 2005-02-22 | 2005-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |