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Class 114/241 - Nets


Subclass of Class 114 - Ships
Definition: Net-like torpedo guards.
No. of patents: 14
Last issue date: 07/12/2011


NumberTitleIssue Date
7975639Float for use in water-based security system
Embodiments of this invention describe a float for use with a running gear entanglement system (RGES) deployed on water, in addition to an improved system and method for using an RGES deployed in water. The floats lock securely onto the RGES mainline rope. The float...
07/12/2011
RE40616Port security barrier system
A port security system comprising a continuous modular, floating barrier that is installed in lengths ranging from a few hundred feet to over a mile. The port security system is designed to stop high speed explosive laden waterborne craft traveling at speeds of fift...
01/06/2009
7401565Port security barrier
The port security barrier includes multiple barrier float assemblies connected to one another to form a barrier to stop, delay and discourage attacks by high speed boats of sixty five feet or less in length on high valued waterfront assets such as ports and docking ...
07/22/2008
7249434Pre-mounted nets on discharging devices and a method of manufacture
The present invention relates to nets, preferably for fishing, webbed onto a discharging device, a discharging system and a method for manufacture of such nets and discharging systems. The net, the system and the method make possible to determine the opening of the ...
07/31/2007
7233544Harbor fence
Methods and apparatus determine if an intruder passes into a security zone that is associated with a waterfront asset. An embodiment of the invention provides a harbor fence system that is designed to be deployed in water around ships or other waterfront assets to s...
06/19/2007
7140599Coupling systems and methods for marine barriers
A marine barrier system comprising first and second barrier sections and a coupler system. The first and second barrier sections comprise first and second main flotation members, respectively, and each main flotation member contains buoyant material. The coupler sys...
11/28/2006
7063484Boat barrier attachment for log and debris booms
A watercraft barricade device (1) having a suspended barricade (5) affixed at predetermined positions to vertical risers (3) which shall be mounted to floating log and debris booms or floating booms (7) that when deployed will prevent wat...
06/20/2006
6980483Harbor fence
Methods and apparatus determine if an intruder passes into a security zone that is associated with a waterfront asset. An embodiment of the invention provides a harbor fence system that is designed to be deployed in water around ships or other waterfront assets to s...
12/27/2005
6960047Protection barrier apparatus
A protection apparatus protects a harbor or an area in a body of water or adjacent to a body of water. The protection apparatus floats on the body of water, and includes a plurality of barrier units positioned side-by-side, each of the barrier units includes a compo...
11/01/2005
6918349Mobile protection system
The present invention relates to a mobile protection system for moored or anchored ships. The system has a reinforced foldable surface unit and a foldable net unit connected to the surface unit to provide a restricted area. The surface unit prevents small boats from...
07/19/2005
6877456Apparatus and method for protecting ships and harbors from attack by vessels
There is disclosed herein apparatus and methods for protecting ships and harbors from attack from other vessels. A barrier, fence or obstruction is constructed around the ship or harbor to be defended, either floating on the surface above and/or beneath the surface ...
04/12/2005
6843197Near shore port security barrier
A near shore port security barrier for protecting a vessel docked at a port facility from an incoming waterborne craft which is being used to inflict damage on the vessel. The near shore port security barrier consist of a plurality of floating barrier modules connec...
01/18/2005
6681709Port security barrier system
A port security system comprising a continuous modular, floating barrier that is installed in lengths ranging from a few hundred feet to over a mile. The port security system is designed to stop high speed explosive laden waterborne craft traveling at spe...
01/27/2004
6591774Apparatus and method for protecting ships and harbors from attack by vessels
There is disclosed herein apparatus and methods for protecting ships and harbors from attack from other vessels. A barrier, fence or obstruction is constructed around the ship or harbor to be defended, either floating on the surface above and/or beneath t...
07/15/2003
 
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