Class 114/74A - Double hull or insulated tank

Subclass of Class 114 - Ships
No. of patents: 187
Last issue date: 02/14/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8113133	Dissimilar joint structure, tank skirt including dissimilar joint structure, transport ship including tank skirt, and method for joining dissimilar metal members A dissimilar joint structure according to the present invention is provided at a first metal member and a second metal member which are made of dissimilar metals to each other. The dissimilar joint structure couples the first metal member and the second metal member...	02/14/2012
8091494	Liquefied gas tank with a central hub in the bottom structure The present invention comprises a tank for liquefied gases or a so-called cryogenic tank (1) with a tank bottom structure (10) and a tank wall structure (11) arranged around a circumference of the tank bottom structure (10). The tank bott...	01/10/2012
8091495	Compressed natural gas barge The present invention is directed to a maritime vessel that uses a solid or semi-solid material to enclose substantially natural gas storage vessels in the hold of the vessel. ...	01/10/2012
8025018	Fastening of insulating blocks for a liquefied gas transport tank by adhesive bonding using wavy beads of adhesive Method of adhesively bonding second insulating blocks to a ship's inner hull using beads of mastic for the production of a sealed, thermally insulating tank for the transportation of liquefied gases, the tank having two successive sealing barriers alternated with tw...	09/27/2011
7789031	Vessel including automatic ballast system using tubes A double-hulled vessel has a ballast draft line previously set at an empty state thereof. The double-hulled vessel of the present invention comprises an outer shell formed on bottom and side portions of the vessel; an inner shell formed on bottom and side portions o...	09/07/2010
7748336	Method and apparatus for off-hull manufacture and installation of a semi-membrane LNG tank The invention pertains generally to manufacturing and installing a semi-membrane tank for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Specifically, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for facilitating off-hull manufacturing of a completed semi-membrane LNG tank and ins...	07/06/2010
7555991	Self-supporting timber box for the support and thermal insulation of an impermeable tank membrane Self-supporting timber box having a base panel, lateral walls each projecting perpendicularly from one side of the base panel to delimit the profile of an internal space of the box, a plurality of internal partitions (14) which are parallel to each other and ...	07/07/2009
7520232	Tank covers and ships The fatigue strength of a bottom end part jointed to an upper deck of a hull is sufficiently maintained to thereby improve fatigue life. In a tank cover which covers a protruding part of an independent spherical tank loaded in a ship with one part protruding above a...	04/21/2009
7469650	Method and apparatus for off-hull manufacture and installation of a semi-membrane LNG tank The invention pertains generally to manufacturing and installing a semi-membrane tank for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Specifically, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for facilitating off-hull manufacturing of a completed semi-membrane LNG tank and ins...	12/30/2008
7469651	Lng sloshing impact reduction system A tank is provided that reduces sloshing pressures in the corner sections of a tank, such as an LNG membrane tank. The tank includes a sloshing impact reduction system placed in selected corner sections within the tank. The system serves as a slosh attenuation syste...	12/30/2008
7464658	Sealed, thermally insulated tank incorporated into the load-bearing structure of a ship A sealed, thermally insulated tank consists of tank walls fixed to the load-bearing structure of a ship, the tank walls having, in succession, in the direction of the thickness from the inside to the outside of the tank, a primary sealing barrier, a primary insulati...	12/16/2008
7438012	Gas supply arrangement of a marine vessel and method of providing gas in a marine vessel Gas supply arrangement of a marine vessel being adapted to carry liquefied gas in its gas tank having an ullage space section and a liquid phase section, which arrangement provides the gas for demands of the vessel, the arrangement comprising a gas supply line provi...	10/21/2008
7434526	Double shell tank ship The invention relates to a double shell tank ship comprising an outer skin made of steel and an inner shell made of steel, which surrounds the individual holds spaced from the outer skin, wherein outer skin and inner shell are rigidly interconnected by means of vert...	10/14/2008
7363870	Method and device for protecting a vessel's loading space from excess pressure A method and a device for protecting a vessel's loading space, the hold (1) of the vessel being provided with cargo pressure tanks (12), from excess pressure if a gas leakage should occur in the hold (1), the vessel being provided with a ventila...	04/29/2008
7337736	Double hulls Barge double hull sections wherein at least part of the double hull is comprised of first and second layers and an intermediate layer of elastomer material bonded to the first and second layers. By manufacturing double hull walls of such three layered structures, th...	03/04/2008
7325288	Method for manufacturing liquid tank and ship with liquid tank Disclosed is a liquid container adapted to store liquefied natural gas (LNG). The LNG storage container include a sealing wall directly contacting liquid contained in the tank and a structural wall, which is an exterior wall or inner structure integrated with the ex...	02/05/2008
7322306	Apparatus for providing resistance to cargo spills A means for transportation is disclosed, where the means includes a ballistic protection structures associated with a flexible bladder cargo isolation system. A ballistic protection system for protecting means of transportation from ballistic attacks is also disclos...	01/29/2008
7323147	Method and apparatus for treating oxygenate-containing feeds and their use in conversion of oxygenates to olefins A feed vaporization process and apparatus for oxygenate to olefin conversion is provided which uses a vapor-liquid disengaging drum to separate non-volatiles and/or partial non-volatiles from volatiles in the oxygenate feed and produce a vaporized effluent that is r...	01/29/2008
7311054	High volume liquid containment system for ships A liquid containment system for an ocean-going vessel. The liquid containment system includes a tank having converging upper walls. The converging upper walls of the tank contain a substantial portion of the liquid therebetween and reduce the free surface area assoc...	12/25/2007
7278365	Mechanically welded structure with stress-relieving slit and liquefied gas transport ship equipped with such a structure A mechanically welded structure comprising a first flat and thin metallic structural element extending in a plane and delimited by a straight edge on one side, and a second metallic structural element welded to the straight edge of the first structural element, or w...	10/09/2007
7262163	Short amphipathic peptides with activity against bacteria and intracellular pathogens “Minimalist” antimicrobial peptides are disclosed based on 50 to 80% α,α-dialkylated amino acids. The peptides are short, cationic, amphipathic, and possess a high helix propensity. Polar α,α-dialkylated amino acids are also disclosed. These peptides are eas...	08/28/2007
7261932	Composite structural laminate plate construction A composite structural laminate plate construction comprises two outer metal layers, a form between them and an elastomer layer bonded to the outer metal layers and filling the space between them other than that occupied by the form. The form may be foam and may be ...	08/28/2007
7240499	Method for transporting compressed natural gas to prevent explosions A method for preventing explosions while transporting compressed natural gas by a floating vessel entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas; separating the pressurized product stream into saturated gas and liquids; and removing impurities from the satura...	07/10/2007
7240498	Method to provide inventory for expedited loading, transporting, and unloading of compressed natural gas A method for providing inventory for expedited loading and transport of compressed natural gas entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas; separating the high-energy gas into saturated gas and liquids; and removing impurities from the saturated gas. Water...	07/10/2007
7237366	Post-tensioned insulated wall panels An insulated concrete panel having one or more tendons positioned in the insulation layer inside the panel which are put into tension after the concrete panel has been formed. ...	07/03/2007
7237391	Method for processing and transporting compressed natural gas A method for processing and transporting compressed natural gas by a floating vessel with a power plant entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas, separating the pressurized product stream into saturated gas and liquids, and removing impurities from the ...	07/03/2007
7223457	Composite elements The invention relates to composite elements comprising the following layered structure: (i) 2 to 20 mm metal, (ii) 10 to 300 mm plastic, (iii) 2 to 20 mm metal, whereby (i) and/or (iii) optionally comprise a closable opening. ...	05/29/2007
7214843	Treating oxygenate containing feedstreams in the conversion of oxygenates to olefins This invention is directed to removing contaminants from an oxygenate-containing feedstream for an oxygenate to olefin reaction system. Oxygenate feeds used in the conversion of oxygenates to olefins, and which contain contaminants, are heated to form a vapor stream...	05/08/2007
7207283	Marine craft Marine craft has a crushable frontal impact protection structure, comprising transverse bulkhead protecting passenger area; longitudinal crushable tubes; and transverse member. Webs and strengthen tubes, which may be made of extruded, heat treated aluminum; stainles...	04/24/2007
7204195	Ship with liquid tank Disclosed is a liquid container adapted to store liquefied natural gas (LNG). The LNG storage container include a sealing wall directly contacting liquid contained in the tank and a structural wall, which is an exterior wall or inner structure integrated with the ex...	04/17/2007
7174841	Method and an arrangement for reducing the weight and optimizing the longitudinal strength of a water-craft A method and arrangement for reducing the weight and optimizing the longitudinal strength of a watercraft, which is especially suitable for transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or other corresponding mediums and comprises a hull, which has a deck extending ...	02/13/2007
7171916	Ship with liquid tank Disclosed is a liquid container adapted to store liquefied natural gas (LNG). The LNG storage container include a sealing wall directly contacting liquid contained in the tank and a structural wall, which is an exterior wall or inner structure integrated with the ex...	02/06/2007
7159738	Multi-cell tank for pressurised gas The present invention relates to a multi-cell tank (2) for pressurized gas formed by a group of tubes (2a) immersed in a fibrous resin body (4) and reinforced by means of external texture (7), closed with two covers that feature a ...	01/09/2007
7156239	Filter unit for freezable liquids, particularly for a metering unit of an exhaust gas treatment device A filter unit for liquids undergoing freezing for a metering unit of an exhaust gas treatment unit has a housing having an outer member and a lid member. At least one filter insert is arranged in the housing. An elastically deformable casing part is provided that su...	01/02/2007
7146817	Cold box storage apparatus for LNG tanks and methods for processing, transporting and/or storing LNG A cryogenic fluid storage/processing system which includes a cement box in which is positioned a multiplicity of tanks arranged parallel in one or more layers and surrounded by perlite insulation, and in which is positioned a pump for filling/emptying the tanks. A v...	12/12/2006
7146924	Kayak ballast system A kayak ballast system is comprised of a cradle member configured to be fitted within the interior of the kayak. The cradle member defines a receiving unit for securely receiving weight, thereby providing a ready means for adding weight to a kayak and increasing the...	12/12/2006
7147124	Containers and methods for containing pressurized fluids using reinforced fibers and methods for making such containers Containers suitable for storing pressurized fluids at cryogenic temperatures of −62° C. (−80° F.) and colder are provided and comprise a self-supporting liner and load-bearing composite overwrap, whereby means are provided for substantially preventing failure ...	12/12/2006
7137345	High volume liquid containment system for ships A liquid containment system for an ocean-going vessel. The liquid containment system includes a tank having converging upper walls. The converging upper walls of the tank contain a substantial portion of the liquid therebetween and reduce the free surface area assoc...	11/21/2006
7128008	Device for and a method of fixing and lifting vertically installed cargo pressure tanks in ships A device for and method of fixing vertically installed cargo pressure tanks (2), particularly the type used for sea transport of pressurised petroleum products, wherein at least two cargo pressure tanks (2) constitute a liftable cassette (1), th...	10/31/2006
7122091	Structure of retaining cut-processed components, method of fabricating cut-processed components, tray for housing cut-processed components, and method of cleaning cut-processed components A structure of retaining cut-processed components includes a first base (18A). The structure includes cut-processed components (1A) removably fixed to the first base, with the cut-components aligned with each other in a longitudinal direction of the fi...	10/17/2006

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