公开(公告)号：US09873493B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15633605

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: Contact Left, LLC

Inventor： John D. Denney, Jr. ,  Robert Carrasca ,  Christopher Hamlin

IPC: B63B59/02 ,  E02B3/26

CPC classification number: B63B59/02 ,  B63B2059/025 ,  B63C9/26 ,  E02B3/26 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: An arrangement of fenders nested together for compact storage, the fenders including two or more cylindrical bodies having a cavity accessed through the fender top, the fenders being similar shape but graduated in size such that the cavity of a larger fender tensionally receives the next smaller sized fender, the outer diameter of the smaller fender equal to the inner diameter of the larger fender cavity. A fender has a rigid inner core surrounded by a compressible shell made of foam or similar material. The inner core has attachment points for a rope or line. The smallest nesting fender in the set has a cavity diameter sized to fit a commercially-available, off-the-shelf fender. The fenders may be separated and deployed at individual locations on a vessel, or kept together and deployed as a single fender capable of absorbing a greater impact than any of the fenders individually would absorb.

公开(公告)号：US20170305513A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15633605

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: Contact Left, LLC

Inventor： John D. Denney, JR. ,  Robert Carrasca ,  Christopher Hamlin

IPC: B63B59/02 ,  E02B3/26

CPC classification number: B63B59/02 ,  B63B2059/025 ,  B63C9/26 ,  E02B3/26 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: An arrangement of fenders nested together for compact storage, the fenders including two or more cylindrical bodies having a cavity accessed through the fender top, the fenders being similar shape but graduated in size such that the cavity of a larger fender tensionally receives the next smaller sized fender, the outer diameter of the smaller fender equal to the inner diameter of the larger fender cavity. A fender has a rigid inner core surrounded by a compressible shell made of foam or similar material. The inner core has attachment points for a rope or line. The smallest nesting fender in the set has a cavity diameter sized to fit a commercially-available, off-the-shelf fender. The fenders may be separated and deployed at individual locations on a vessel, or kept together and deployed as a single fender capable of absorbing a greater impact than any of the fenders individually would absorb.

公开(公告)号：US20170183065A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US14979830

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Inventor： BROOKE M. SWIFT ,  ERIC J. MOY ,  DENNIS M. LIND ,  J. DOUGLAS SMITH ,  CASEY L. MCKIBBEN

IPC: B63B59/02

CPC classification number: B63B59/02 ,  E02B3/26 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: Dampers for mounting on a dock to control landing a boat. The dampers may be used individually or in damper systems made up of a plurality of dampers. Each damper has a flexible body with one or more sidewalls defining an inner chambers, and orifices are provided in one of the sidewalls to allow the chamber to be filled with water when the damper is in an at-rest state. When the boat approaches the dock and contacts the damper or the outer set of dampers in a damper assembly/system, the collision or impact force applied by the boat against the outer surfaces of the damper(s) causes the damper body to be compressed, which causes the sidewalls of the chamber to collapse so as to expel water out of the inner chamber via the orifices so as to reduce the speed of the boat at a desired rate of deceleration.

公开(公告)号：US20170159312A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15373124

申请日：2016-12-08

Applicant: Raymond Jacob Zwack, III ,  Stuart I. Smith

Inventor： Raymond Jacob Zwack, III ,  Stuart I. Smith

IPC: E04H6/42 ,  E04F13/26 ,  F16K15/20 ,  E04F13/08

CPC classification number: B60P7/065 ,  E02B3/26 ,  E04F13/0894 ,  E04F13/18 ,  E04F15/105 ,  E04F2290/044 ,  E04H6/42 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: A modular inflatable protection system for protecting an item is provided. The system includes a plurality of inflatable modules, each of the modules having an inflatable body; a gas valve configured to receive a gas to inflate the inflatable body; a first connection portion; and a second connection portion. The first connection portion is configured to removably connect a first one of the modules to the second connection portion of a second one of the modules, the first connection portion can be reused to connect the first one of the modules to the second connection portion of a third one of the modules, and the system is configured to provide a barrier to protect the item from damaging contact by a potentially damaging element.

公开(公告)号：US20170016195A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15301190

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: The Yokohama Rubber Co., LTD.

Inventor： Shu Yamada

IPC: E02B3/26 ,  F16K17/02 ,  B63B59/02

CPC classification number: E02B3/26 ,  B63B59/02 ,  B63B2059/025 ,  F16K1/00 ,  F16K17/02 ,  F16K17/044 ,  F16K17/048 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: A pneumatic fender and a mouth piece metal for a pneumatic fender with an open/close valve fixed at a position in which a through hole formed in a dividing wall constituting a receiving chamber, where the valve is closed by closed position fixing members. A safety valve is isolated from a cavity of a fender bladder by a receiving chamber, the safety valve being able to be detached and attached while the pneumatic fender is in use. A confirmation test of a valve opening pressure of the safety valve is performed by opening a receiving chamber open/close valve and raising an internal pressure of a cavity of the receiving chamber to a pressure threshold via a receiving chamber communication passage. The open/close valve is fixed at a position in which the through hole is open by open position fixing member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于气动翼子板的气动翼子板和一个开口金属片，其具有固定在形成在构成接收室的分隔壁中的通孔的位置处的开/关阀，其中阀被关闭位置固定构件封闭。 安全阀通过接收室与挡泥板的腔体隔离，在使用气动挡泥板时，安全阀能够拆卸和安装。 通过打开接收室打开/关闭阀并且经由接收室连通通道将接收室的空腔的内部压力提高到压力阈值来执行安全阀的开阀压力的确认测试。 打开/关闭阀被打开位置固定构件固定在通孔打开的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09453317B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14812007

申请日：2015-07-29

Applicant: Andries Lucas Breedt

Inventor： Andries Lucas Breedt

IPC: E02B3/26 ,  E02B3/28

CPC classification number: E02B3/26 ,  E02B3/28 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: This invention relates to a new marine fender, and relates to a method of assembly a fender. The fender is comprised of four quadrant sections that are conjoined at mating surfaces with tapered wedges inserted into tapered mortises formed at interrelated surfaces. This method of assembly enables an articulated cam action joint which dynamically interacts with kinetic impact energy. Preferably, the components are made from resilient material that is suitable for compression molding, and are approved for use in the marine environment. One preferred embodiment of the invention encircles a single piling. The fender can be positioned to float with changing water levels, and rotate upon impact. The marine fender can be installed on existing isolated and independent marine structures, such as monopiles and dolphins, with little or no modification of the structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种新的海洋防护板，涉及一种组装挡泥板的方法。 挡泥板包括四个四分之一部分，它们在配合表面处结合，锥形楔形件插入形成在相互关联的表面的锥形榫眼中。 这种组装方法使得能够与动能冲击能动态相互作用的铰接式凸轮动作接头。 优选地，这些部件由适于压缩成型的弹性材料制成，并被批准用于海洋环境中。 本发明的一个优选实施例围绕单个打桩。 挡泥板可以定位为随着水位变化而浮动，并在冲击时旋转。 海洋挡泥板可以安装在现有的孤立和独立的海洋结构上，如单体和海豚，结构很少或根本没有改变。

公开(公告)号：US09340260B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13762698

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: James E. Yeames

Inventor： James E. Yeames

IPC: B63B21/04 ,  B63B21/14 ,  E02B3/26

CPC classification number: B63B21/14 ,  B63B21/04 ,  E02B3/26 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: A fastening device including a first tube defining a first major axis, a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a through hole, the proximal portion of the first tube including an attachment element. A second tube is disposed within the through hole of the first tube, the second tube defining a second major axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first major axis. The attachment means may be one or more notches, a flange, a socket, a wedge and a clamp, or an arm. The first tube may have a bend, and the bend may be between approximately 25° and approximately 30°. Further, the second tube may define a second tube length, and may include a first component and a second component that screw together to provide an adjustable second tube length. The first tube and second tube may be pivotally coupled.

Abstract translation: 一种紧固装置，包括限定第一长轴，远端部分，近端部分和通孔的第一管，所述第一管的近侧部分包括附接元件。 第二管设置在第一管的通孔内，第二管限定与第一长轴基本正交的第二长轴。 附接装置可以是一个或多个凹口，凸缘，插座，楔形件，夹具或臂。 第一管可以具有弯曲，并且弯曲可以在大约25°和大约30°之间。 此外，第二管可以限定第二管长度，并且可以包括螺钉在一起以提供可调节的第二管长度的第一部件和第二部件。 第一管和第二管可以枢转地联接。

公开(公告)号：US09216803B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14255062

申请日：2014-04-17

Applicant: Jonathan B. Hough

Inventor： Jonathan B. Hough

IPC: E02B3/26 ,  B63B59/02

CPC classification number: B63B59/02 ,  B63B2059/025 ,  E02B3/26 ,  Y02A30/36 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An apparatus for inhibiting damage from impact between a marine structure and an adjacent watercraft, and a related method, are described. The apparatus includes a cushion body forming a mounting surface and a watercraft-engaging surface substantially opposing the mounting surface, at least one rigid support member, the rigid support member defined by or configured for contact with the mounting surface of the cushion body and disposed, during use, between the cushion body and the portion of the marine structure, and attachment means for detachably attaching the cushion body to the portion of the marine structure. The cushion body, when attached to the portion of the marine structure, is sized and configured to prevent destructive contact between the marine structure and a watercraft when the watercraft-engaging surface is contacted by the watercraft.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于抑制海洋结构和相邻船舶之间的冲击的损伤的装置及相关方法。 该装置包括形成安装表面的缓冲体和基本上与安装表面相对的船只接合表面，至少一个刚性支撑构件，刚性支撑构件，由刚性支撑构件限定或构造成用于与缓冲体的安装表面接触， 在使用期间，在缓冲体和海洋结构的部分之间，以及用于将缓冲体可拆卸地附接到海洋结构的部分的附接装置。 垫子主体当附接到海洋结构的部分时的尺寸和构造被设计成防止当船只接合表面与船只接触时船体结构和船只之间的破坏性接触。

公开(公告)号：US20150325099A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14653790

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Shigeki Sakakibara ,  Michito Kaneko ,  Shu Yamada ,  Minami Izumi ,  Koji Nakatani

IPC: G08B21/18

CPC classification number: G08B21/182 ,  B63B59/02 ,  B63B2059/025 ,  E02B3/26 ,  G01L5/101 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: The present technology provides a system for detecting the tensile force of a guy rope in a pneumatic fender capable of preventing the breakage of the guy rope, and a pneumatic fender. Tensile force data detected by a tensile force sensor detecting the tensile force of a guy rope is transmitted by a wireless transmitter, and is inputted to a computation device through a receiver. An alerting device issues an alert when the tensile data is at least equivalent to reference data previously inputted to the computation device.

Abstract translation: 本技术提供了一种用于检测能够防止蹄绳断裂的气动挡泥板中的绳索的拉力的系统和气动挡泥板。 通过检测拉索的张力检测到的拉力检测部的拉伸力数据由无线发送器发送，并通过接收器输入到计算装置。 当拉伸数据至少等同于先前输入到计算装置的参考数据时，报警装置发出警报。

公开(公告)号：US20150292587A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14381830

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Jianqing SHEN

Inventor： Jianqing SHEN

IPC: F16F1/36 ,  B63B59/02 ,  E02B3/26 ,  B60R19/02

CPC classification number: F16F1/36 ,  B60R19/023 ,  B60R19/30 ,  B60R2019/186 ,  B63B59/02 ,  B63B2231/48 ,  E02B3/26 ,  Y02A30/36

Abstract: An impact relieving device includes an impact portion and a fixed portion. The impact relieving device has an integral structure that is formed by one-step extrusion molding. The impact portion includes an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer and the outer layer are separated by a separation rib to form a cavity. The outer layer of the impact portion is arc-shaped, and an arc surface protrudes outwards. The impact relieving device has low manufacturing cost, is easy to manufacture and install, has a simple structure, and can effectively relieve an impact force.

Abstract translation: 冲击释放装置包括冲击部分和固定部分。 冲击缓释装置具有通过一步挤压成型形成的整体结构。 冲击部分包括内层和外层。 内层和外层由分隔肋分开以形成空腔。 冲击部分的外层是弧形的，弧形表面向外突出。 减震装置制造成本低，易于制造和安装，结构简单，可有效减轻冲击力。