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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7708514 | Automated shipboard material handling and storage system A system and method for automated handling, transferring and storing conventional cargo storage containers on a cargo ship wherein the containers are stored in a multi-tier cell system and are manipulated by powered transfer units which are selectively moveable alon... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7320289 | Autonomous swimming cargo containers The present invention provides an apparatus, method and system for delivery of commercial cargo containers shore side without container terminals. The present invention utilizes containers made autonomous by coupling a container with a detachable propulsion system, ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 6964552 | Method for lifting and transporting a heavy load using a deep water deployment system The invention is a method for lifting and transporting a heavy load comprising using a heavy lift vessel with at least two heavy lift cranes adapted to operate simultaneously; mounting a deep water deployment system on each crane adapted to increase hook travel the ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6768931 | Method and apparatus for quay container crane-based automated optical container code recognition with positional identification A method and system for a quay container crane with container code recognition of a container identified by a container code with container positional identification is disclosed. The system and method are capable of performing these tasks without the use of non-sta... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6467117 | Light weight work platform with crane A work platform includes a first elongate side section, a second elongate side section, and a floor section. The first and second side sections each includes a lower beam, an upper beam, and a plurality of support members extending between and coupled to ... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6077019 | Cargo container storage and retrieval system and method The invention relates to a cargo container storage and retrieval system and method. One embodiment of a system according to the present invention includes a vessel having cargo hold with a plurality of bulkheads disposed along a width of the cargo hold to... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5860783 | Cargo container storage and retrieval system and method including an on deck carriage assembly A cargo container storage and retrieval system and method. One embodiment of a system according to the present invention includes a vessel having cargo hold with a plurality of bulkheads disposed along a width of the cargo hold to define a plurality of ad... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5156512 | Cargo handling apparatus for cold storage holds of fishing vessels A cargo handling apparatus for cold storage holds of fishing vessels, comprising a storage station for storing cargo units of fish and shellfish in a frozen or cold state in the vessels and an overhead traveling crane for traveling in the storage station ... | 10/20/1992 |
| 4904142 | Apparatus for inserting elongated heavy articles into stowage cells on ships An apparatus for use on a ship having in its hull a stowage with a multiplicity of cells in a latticework arrangement and each having an opening in a deck for individually stowing elongated heavy articles in a vertical position. The apparatus is adapted t... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4480757 | Collapsible frame support for pivotal boom on a portable crane A crane structure mounted on a transport vehicle, preferably a marine vessel, is disclosed. The crane structure includes a gantry structure mounted on a vertical tower structure and having boom portions protruding from the tower structure. Preferably, the... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4106641 | Universal gantry crane A travelling gantry crane is mounted for movement along rails laid on the weather deck of a ship, but is adaptable for shore installations. Preferably two similar cranes are used in face-to-face arrangement and operable together as a unit for maximum lift... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4027800 | Gantry crane with plural hoist means A gantry crane and gantry crane reeving are provided having two pairs of drums on each side of said gantry, an upper sheave assembly on the gantry above each drum, each drum having a pair of independent cables reeving from the drum to said upper sheave as... | 06/07/1977 |
