Class 405/64 - Submergible

Subclass of Class 405 - Hydraulic and earth engineering
Definition: Method or apparatus wherein the barrier can be shifted from
No. of patents: 28
Last issue date: 05/22/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8182175	Gate for marine optic fiber security fence A marine gate includes a gate member submersible in a body of water. At least a first post and a second post support the gate member. The gate member is slidably secured on the first and second posts so that the gate member is movable between first and second locati...	05/22/2012
7390141	Wave-attenuating system A wave-attenuating system. The wave-attenuating system includes a flexible, resilient barrier member that is disposed in a body of water and oriented to interrupt and dissipate the wave action of oncoming waves. The barrier member desirably is constructed from a sub...	06/24/2008
7134807	Submersible boom gate A submersible boom that includes: a support system containing a substantially horizontal support member; a boom curtain formed of a flexible fabric material, the boom curtain being suspended from the substantially horizontal member; and means for raising and lowerin...	11/14/2006
7131789	Object retrieval system An object retrieval system providing an expanse of flexible material variably configured by travel of a material support element between a first position and a second position which generates movement in objects that collect on the material surface for retrieval.	11/07/2006
6942422	Multi-chamber oil boom valve A multi-chamber oil boom includes a first bladder and a second bladder, each having an inflatable interior. A valve includes an air passage that communicates between the interior of the first bladder and the interior of the second bladder. The valve further includes...	09/13/2005
6860677	Floating river debris skimmer A skimmer for removing debris off the surface of a river includes a float line installed across the river at an angle with respect to the river current, and a collecting net installed at the downstream end of the float line. The ends of the line are slidable upwards...	03/01/2005
6746177	Block and a riparian improvement structure inhabitable for aquatic life The riparian improvement structure for use upon riparian protection, shore and bank protection, wave control, water control, etc. of a river, lake, sea, etc. is composed of a plurality of blocks and a structural body or bodies composed of a plurality of wooden mater...	06/08/2004
6726846	Vertical membrane storage system and method of storing liquids using the same A vertical membrane storage system including a flexible membrane housing having an upper enclosed portion capable of storing a fluid and a lower open portion for receiving the fluid is disclosed. The storage system also includes a flotation tube disposed above and c...	04/27/2004
6616376	Bagging icebergs A flexible, waterproof bag is used to contain a iceberg. The bag has an opening that can be closed and an edge around the opening. At least one float is attached to the edge of the bag and a drain is located away from the edge. One end of a conduit is att...	09/09/2003
6554534	Flexible structure and method for controlling the quality of liquids A flexible structure assembled of impermeable modules surrounds a constant volume of liquid so as to control its quality. The modules may join together so that they can adjust to changing water levels. They may have a single layer or an impermeable membra...	04/29/2003
6485230	Submersible modular dike and method for segregating body of water A modular dike is used to divide a body of water into two distinct parts. The modular dike uses a plurality of floatable modules. Each module is floated into the body of water and sunk at predetermined locations in the body of water. The modules are align...	11/26/2002
6436289	Vertical membrane storage system and method of storing liquids using the same A vertical membrane storage system including a flexible membrane housing having an upper enclosed portion capable of storing a fluid and a lower open portion for receiving the fluid is disclosed. The storage system also includes a flotation tube disposed ...	08/20/2002
5810512	Method and apparatus for containment and treatment of oil and other pollutants A marine containment boom for oil spillage body of water surrounding a cargo vessel at a dock in which the boom is selectively dropped to the sea bed by flooding the boom with an anti-freeze solution or is raised to the surface by pumping air into the boo...	09/22/1998
5302295	Method of sludge removal The invention provides a method for removing a solid material, e.g., sludge, from the bottom of a body of water. The method includes the steps of: a) placing a turbidity curtain of water impermeable material about a first minor portion of a body of water,...	04/12/1994
5252001	Oil spill inflatable barrier An apparatus for containing oil spills or the likes in a body of water. The apparatus is formed of high strength lightweight plastic material. The apparatus is filled by air and water so as to automatically move to a vertical position in the body of conta...	10/12/1993
5223135	Swimming pool cleaner A net for removing debris is mounted on a frame which is extendable across the width of a swimming pool. The frame has a rounded or ball-type element at each lower end which rotates about an axis to facilitate travel and to protect the swimming pool surfa...	06/29/1993
5152242	Protective hull enclosure A protective hull enclosure for a stationary boat floating in a body of water is disclosed. A floatation collar forms a first closed figure that approximates the shape of the perimeter of the hull at the surface of the water. The interior of this floatati...	10/06/1992
5064309	Dockside spill containment system A system for containing spillage from a tanker at a moorage. The system in its deflated stated state remains submerged so as not to obstruct the passage of a vessel thereover. Once a vessel is moored in place thereover, the perimeter boom is inflated to b...	11/12/1991
5035536	Oil spill retrieval system An oil retrieval system comprising a large sheet which is adapted to be spread over an oil spill, having weights provided at the respective corners of the sheet and air bags attached to the respective weights, so that when the air bags are deflated the we...	07/30/1991
4935152	Collector apparatus and method for recovery of oil spills, and the like Spills such as from oil, chemicals, and the like on a body of water are recovered by overlaying the spill, or a portion thereof, with an inflatable, weighted collector. The collector may be airlifted or carried by boat to the spill site, followed by overl...	06/19/1990
4484836	Pneumatic spar sediment control curtain An apparatus for preventing intrusion of sediments into quiet water berthing areas which is particularly adapted for use in berthing areas of the type having spaced apart fixed structures extending downwardly to the floor of the water body and defining an...	11/27/1984
4282822	Boat hull anti-fouling shroud A selectively floatable protective shroud is disclosed for protecting a boat hull from fouling by marine organisms. The assembly consists of an inflatable, elongated toroidal bladder with an inner opening larger than the circumference of the hull of the b...	08/11/1981
4280438	Boat hull anti-fouling shroud A selectively floatable protective shroud is disclosed for protecting a boat hull from fouling by marine organisms. The assembly consists of an inflatable, elongated toroidal bladder with an inner opening larger than the circumference of the hull of the b...	07/28/1981
4280439	Boat hull anti-fouling shroud A selectively floatable protective shroud is disclosed for protecting a boat hull from fouling by marine organisms. The assembly consists of an inflatable, elongated toroidal bladder with an inner opening larger than the circumference of the hull of the b...	07/28/1981
4280437	Boat hull anti-fouling shroud A selectively floatable protective shroud is disclosed for protecting a boat hull from fouling by marine organisms. The assembly consists of an inflatable, elongated toroidal bladder with an inner opening larger than the circumference of the hull of the b...	07/28/1981
4280436	Boat hull anti-fouling shroud A selectively floatable protective shroud is disclosed for protecting a boat hull from fouling by marine organisms. The assembly consists of an inflatable, elongated toroidal bladder with an inner opening larger than the circumference of the hull of the b...	07/28/1981
4252461	Maneuverable dam A dam for a waterway comprises a plurality of panels of flexible and inextensible sheet material such as rubberized fabric extending vertically from the bottom to adjacent the surface of a waterway. The edges of the panels overlap and are removably fasten...	02/24/1981
4215644	Boat hull anti-fouling shroud A selectively floatable protective shroud is disclosed for protecting a boat hull from fouling by marine organisms. The assembly consists of an inflatable, elongated toroidal bladder with an inner opening larger than the circumference of the hull of the b...	08/05/1980

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