公开(公告)号：US20040244668A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10815178

申请日：2004-03-30

Inventor： Terence J. Compton

IPC: B63B035/44

CPC classification number: B63B29/02 ,  B63B3/38 ,  B63B3/48 ,  B63B19/14 ,  B63B19/19 ,  B63B23/20 ,  B63B35/40 ,  B63H5/08 ,  B63H5/16

Abstract: A stowage system for stowing a smaller boat on board a larger parent boat is provided. A well sized to receive the smaller boat is formed below the aft cockpit deck of the parent boat adjacent the stern. A movable cover assembly in the nature of a hatch(s) covers the well and sits flush at deck level when in a closed position. The cover assembly is movable to expose the well so that the smaller boat can pass through the opening when the cover is in an open position. Also, a skeg assembly with twin skegs provides an improved tracking capability for a powerboat and provides sufficient space for the small boat stowage system. The twin skegs, which provide support for inboard engine shafts, are symmetrically located on opposite sides of a centerline of the hull near the stern. Water flow tunnels between the skegs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个用于在较大的父母船上装载较小的船的装载系统。 在船尾附近的母船的后驾驶舱甲板下面形成一个适合接收较小船的大小。 舱盖本质上的可移动盖组件在处于关闭位置时覆盖井并且在甲板水平处齐平。 盖组件可移动以暴露井，使得当盖处于打开位置时，较小的船可以穿过开口。 此外，具有双skegs的skeg组件提供了改进的动力艇的跟踪能力，并为小型船载系统提供足够的空间。 为内侧发动机轴提供支撑的双桅杆对称地位于船尾附近的船体中心线的相对两侧。 skegs之间的水流隧道。

公开(公告)号：US20040182299A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10482080

申请日：2003-12-29

Inventor： Eliyahu Kent ,  Yoram Alkon

IPC: B63B035/44

CPC classification number: E02B3/129 ,  B28B7/0029 ,  B28B7/0044 ,  B28B7/183 ,  B63B5/18 ,  B63B2231/64 ,  E02B3/04 ,  E02B3/06 ,  E02B17/025 ,  E04B1/19 ,  E04B2001/1927 ,  E04B2001/1972 ,  E04B2001/1978 ,  E04B2001/1984 ,  Y10S52/10

Abstract: A load-carrying modular structure assembled from 3-D structural modules constituting parallelepipeds with rectangular faces, the 3-D modules adjoining each other along said faces. The modules comprise reinforcing diagonal beams (RDBs) disposed along diagonals that connect vertices of the parallelepipeds. The RDBs form a 3-D multi-tetrahedron lattice whereby said modular structure behaves under load as a multi-tetrahedron structure. A basic 3-D module for assembling the modular structure has six RDBs along facial diagonals forming a tetrahedron. The 3-D module may have RDBs also along the other six diagonals and along diagonals connecting centers of the box's faces. The 3-D modules may have cut-outs and passages for water currents. They may have internal hollow volumes and controlled buoyancy, and may be assembled from shell elements.

Abstract translation: 由构成具有矩形面的平行六面体的3-D结构模块组装的承载模块结构，3-D模块沿着所述面彼此相邻。 这些模块包括沿着连接平行六面体的顶点的对角线设置的加强对角线束（RDB）。 RDB形成3-D多面四面体晶格，其中所述模块化结构在负载下表现为多面体结构。 用于组装模块化结构的基本3-D模块具有沿面向对角线形成四面体的六个RDB。 3-D模块还可以沿着另外六个对角线和沿着连接中心的对角线的RDBs。 3-D模块可能有水流的切口和通道。 它们可以具有内部中空体积和受控的浮力，并且可以由壳单元组装。

公开(公告)号：US20040067109A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-08

申请号：US10416490

申请日：2003-10-27

Inventor： Jack Pollack ,  Leendert Poldervaart ,  Mamoun Naciri

IPC: E02B001/00 ,  E02D023/00 ,  B63B035/44

CPC classification number: B63B39/06 ,  B63B1/041 ,  B63B35/4413 ,  B63B2039/067

Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel having an elongated shape, and being moored to the sea bed in a substantially fixed orientation. The vessel comprises at least along its longitudinal sides, near keel level, two transverse skirts having such a width that the natural roll period of the vessel is above a predetermined period, the natural roll period of the vessel without the skirts being below said predetermined period.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有细长形状并以基本上固定的方向系泊到海床的容器。 该容器至少沿着其纵向侧面包括靠近龙骨层的两个横向裙部，其宽度使得容器的天然卷轴周期高于预定时间段，没有裙部的船舶的自然卷绕周期低于所述预定周期 。

公开(公告)号：US20030196580A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：US10452397

申请日：2003-06-02

Applicant: Nauticblue Corp.

Inventor： Dennis L. Broderick ,  LaVon F. Broderick

IPC: A63B005/11 ,  A63G021/18 ,  A63G021/00 ,  A63G009/00 ,  A63H023/10 ,  A63G031/00 ,  B63B035/44

CPC classification number: A63B9/00 ,  A63B5/11 ,  A63B2009/002 ,  A63B2009/006 ,  A63B2208/12 ,  A63B2225/605 ,  A63H23/10 ,  B63B35/38 ,  B63B35/73 ,  B63C11/49

Abstract: A floating playground includes floating modules which provide buoyancy to a variety of recreational implements. Rigid flotation vessels filled with foam provide buoyancy to the modules. The modules have a frame and plurality of posts which can support a variety of recreational implements. The modules float individually or can be connected together to from a floating playground with a variety of recreational implements. The modules are also mobile so they can be moved from location to location and interchanged with other modules to form a dynamic playground.

Abstract translation: 浮动操场包括浮动模块，可为各种娱乐工具提供浮力。 填充泡沫的刚性浮选机组为模块提供浮力。 模块具有可支撑各种娱乐工具的框架和多个支柱。 模块可以单独浮动，也可以通过各种休闲工具从浮动操场连接在一起。 这些模块也是移动的，所以它们可以从一个位置移动到另一个模块，并与其他模块交换，形成动态游乐场。

公开(公告)号：US20030159638A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-28

申请号：US10080481

申请日：2002-02-22

Inventor： Thomas Lay ,  Charles Springett

IPC: B63B035/44 ,  B63B021/24 ,  B63B021/50

CPC classification number: B63B21/50 ,  B63B21/04 ,  B63B21/10

Abstract: A mooring system that uses combination traction winch/windlass units is improved by adding an additional fairlead at each combination unit location and by increasing the strength of existing combination units, their foundations and the foundations of associated equipment such as fairleads and turning sheaves. By these relatively simple upgrades, the mooring capabilities of the system can be economically augmented in those situations where additional lines are desired, such as in areas subject to tropical revolving storms. Normal mooring, when there is no threat of hurricanes, has the anchor and chain attached to the floating structure by wire deployed from the traction winch. When storm season threatens, additional anchors attached to chain run over the windlass can be added, allowing the number of lines to be doubled. The additional anchors can be installed if the floating structure is conventionally moored or if it is attached to pre-set moorings.

Abstract translation: 通过在每个组合单元位置添加一个额外的通道，并通过增加现有组合单元，其基础以及相关设备（如弹道和转向轮）的基础，实现使用组合牵引绞车/起落架单元的系泊系统。 通过这些相对简单的升级，系统的系泊能力可以在需要额外线路的情况下经济地增加，例如在受热带轮流风暴影响的地区。 正常的系泊系统，当没有飓风的威胁时，通过从牵引绞盘部署的电线将锚链和链条连接到浮动结构。 当风暴季节受到威胁时，可以添加附加到锚链上的附加锚杆，从而可以增加线路数量的倍数。 如果浮动结构通常是系泊的或者如果它连接到预设的系泊系统上，则可以安装附加的锚。

公开(公告)号：US20030150368A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10384690

申请日：2003-03-11

Inventor： Anthony M. Arias

IPC: B63B035/44

CPC classification number: B63B35/74 ,  B63B7/082 ,  B63B7/085 ,  B63B35/38

Abstract: A platform structure surrounded by water is disclosed. The platform structure is put together with hollow tubes passing through recesses and internal passages of inflated sacks floating on the water surface, so as to hold a stretched net underwater, thereby providing an underwater platform. The apparatus additionally provides above the water platforms in the form of floating inflatable sacks, which also serve as bumpers having cushioned surfaces in opposite sides of the underwater platform, so that sudden waves do not thrust the underwater platform users against a rigid structure. The apparatus is designed to be disassembled and compactly stored inside the trunk of an automobile.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种由水包围的平台结构。 平台结构与穿过凹槽的膨胀管的空心管和漂浮在水面上的充气袋的内部通道一起放置在一起，以便在水下保持拉伸网，从而提供水下平台。 该装置另外在浮动充气袋的形式的上方提供水平台，其也用作在水下平台的相对侧中具有缓冲表面的缓冲器，使得突然的波浪不会使水下平台使用者抵抗刚性结构。 该设备被设计成拆卸并紧凑地存储在汽车的行李厢内。

公开(公告)号：US20030140838A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：US10059757

申请日：2002-01-29

Inventor： Edward E. Horton III

IPC: B63B035/44

CPC classification number: B63B35/4406 ,  B63B9/065 ,  B63B2035/442

Abstract: According to various aspects of the invention, a buoyancy apparatus, a buoyancy system and a buoyancy method are provided. In one example embodiment of the present invention, a buoyancy apparatus for drilling and production caisson is provided for use in deep water offshore well operations. The buoyancy apparatus comprises a central cell, and a plurality of secondary cells essentially surrounding the central cell and secured to the central cell; wherein the perimeter surface of the buoyancy apparatus is essentially continuous along the length of at least the secondary cells. In one example embodiment, rigidly connecting the central cell and the secondary cells creates void chambers. The tops, bottoms, and sides, of the void chambers are sealed for buoyancy or production fluid storage. In another example embodiment, the void chambers have open bottoms. Another example embodiment comprises a mixture of sealed and open bottomed void chambers. In yet another example embodiment of the buoyancy apparatus comprises non-traditional curved shapes, rigidly connected. In alternate embodiments, any combination of the central cell, secondary cell, and the void chambers provide fixed ballast, variable ballast, buoyancy, or production storage as will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的各个方面，提供浮力装置，浮力系统和浮力方法。 在本发明的一个示例性实施例中，提供了一种用于钻井和生产沉箱的浮力装置，用于深水海上油井作业。 浮力装置包括中央电池和基本上围绕中央电池并固定到中央电池的多个二次电池; 其中所述浮力装置的周边表面沿着至少所述二次电池的长度基本上是连续的。 在一个示例性实施例中，刚性地连接中心电池和次级电池产生空腔。 空隙室的顶部，底部和侧面被密封用于浮力或生产流体储存。 在另一示例性实施例中，空隙室具有开口底部。 另一个示例性实施例包括密封和开放的底部空腔的混合物。 浮力装置的又一示例性实施例包括非传统的弯曲形状，刚性连接。 在替代实施例中，中央电池，二次电池和空腔的任何组合提供本领域普通技术人员将会想到的固定的镇流器，可变镇流器，浮力或生产存储器。

公开(公告)号：US20030029369A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US10265821

申请日：2002-10-07

Applicant: Nauticblue Corp.

Inventor： Dennis L. Broderick ,  LaVon F. Broderick

IPC: A63B005/11 ,  A63G021/00 ,  A63G021/18 ,  A63G009/00 ,  A63H023/10 ,  A63G031/00 ,  B63B035/44

CPC classification number: A63B9/00 ,  A63B5/11 ,  A63B2009/002 ,  A63B2009/006 ,  A63B2208/12 ,  A63B2225/605 ,  A63H23/10 ,  B63B35/38 ,  B63B35/73 ,  B63C11/49

Abstract: A floating playground includes floating modules which provide buoyancy to a variety of recreational implements. Rigid flotation vessels filled with foam provide buoyancy to the modules. The modules have a frame and plurality of posts which can support a variety of recreational implements. The modules float individually or can be connected together to from a floating playground with a variety of recreational implements. The modules are also mobile so they can be moved from location to location and interchanged with other modules to form a dynamic playground.

公开(公告)号：US20020197111A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-26

申请号：US10190224

申请日：2002-07-05

Inventor： Frank Meyers ,  John A. Brown

IPC: E02B003/06 ,  E02B003/08 ,  B63B035/44

CPC classification number: E02B15/08 ,  E02B3/062 ,  E02B15/0878 ,  E02B15/0885

Abstract: A rapidly deployable breakwater is disclosed having a primary barrier containing liquid under pressure, and one or more overtopping barriers. The primary barrier floats at, and extends substantially below, the surface of the water, while the overtopping barriers are positioned on the primary barrier and extend substantially above the surface of the water, the combination being adapted to attenuate wave action in open water. The liquid in the primary barrier is pressurized to a level substantially greater than the pressure of the surrounding water, and such pressure may be maintained or varied during the period of deployment of the breakwater.

公开(公告)号：US20020092456A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-18

申请号：US10060504

申请日：2002-01-30

Inventor： Eugene E. Begnaud ,  Calvin V. Norton ,  Bruce Malcolm

IPC: B63B035/44

CPC classification number: B63B35/4413 ,  B63B1/107 ,  B63B2001/128 ,  B63H25/42

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-submersible vessel designed to operate in harsh environment. The vessel has a twin-hull pontoon structure that supports four corner caissons extending vertically from the pontoons above an operational draft of the vessel. A pair of slender parallel horizontal braces connects each pair of opposing caissons, the braces extending in a general plane perpendicular to longitudinal axes of the pontoons. One of the pair of braces is secured between the forward columns and another of the pair of braces is secured between the aft columns. The braces reduce spreading and torque-induced forces acting on the columns, while not substantially increasing water plane area of the vessel. Each brace has an internal nullredundancynull feature, being divided into two independent watertight compartments to continue providing buoyancy to the structure if one of the compartments is breached. Station keeping is accomplished with a full dynamically positioned system consisting of a plurality of thruster assemblies mounted on the starboard and port sides of the pontoon hull.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种设计用于在恶劣环境中工作的半潜式船舶。 该船有一个双船体浮桥结构，支撑从船舶上方的浮船上垂直延伸的四个角沉箱，高于船舶的操作吃水深度。 一对细长的平行水平支架连接每对相对的沉箱，支架在垂直于浮筒的纵向轴线的一般平面内延伸。 一对支架中的一个固定在前列之间，另一对支架固定在后排之间。 支架减少作用在柱上的扩散和扭矩引起的力，同时基本上不增加容器的水平面面积。 每个支架具有内部“冗余”特征，分为两个独立的水密舱室，以便在其中一个舱室被破坏的情况下继续向该结构提供浮力。 站保持是通过一个完整的动态定位系统实现的，该系统由安装在浮筒船体的右舷和端口侧的多个推进器组件组成。