Class 405/26 - Floating

Subclass of Class 405 - Hydraulic and earth engineering
Definition: Method or apparatus wherein wave or flow dissipation is
No. of patents: 75
Last issue date: 02/15/2011

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7887254	Wave attenuator and security barrier system-adjustor A module for a wave attenuation system formed by connecting a plurality of panels in a structure positioned in a body of water, causes the dissipation of wave energy. Different configurations of panel, having different flow characteristics, used in the structure, an...	02/15/2011
7572083	Floating breakwater system and method for dissipating wave energy A floating breakwater system comprises a plurality of modules that are flexibly affixed together. The modules are affixed together to make up a plurality of vertical panels made up of the modules and the vertical panels themselves are flexibly affixed together in ge...	08/11/2009
7527453	Ribbed module for wave energy dispersion A ribbed module is provided having a ribbed exterior surface defining a plurality of grooves and channels along the surface for receiving water and directing the water in a direction different from that in which it is received to reduce wave energy. The module is fo...	05/05/2009
7351008	Floating barrier units A number of individual barrier units form a floating barrier wall each comprising a housing formed in the general shape of a highway barrier having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior which i...	04/01/2008
7249912	Temporary platform or roadway and method of assembling same A temporary platform or roadway is created using one or a plurality of optionally connected support components to form a top surface upon which panels are placed. The support components are comprised of gabion containers having one or a plurality of compartments int...	07/31/2007
7214003	Segmental floating bulkhead assembly The present invention is directed to the structure of a floatable caisson member and to a segmental floatable bulkhead assembly, formed by assembling a plurality of the floatable caisson members. The present invention also includes a method of fabrication of the flo...	05/08/2007
7144197	Apparatus and method for controlling wave characteristics The present invention relates to a variable floor (1) for a body of water, the variable floor (1) including a base portion (2) for location on or within a fixed floor (106) of the body of water and means to adjust the slope of the upper s...	12/05/2006
7056057	Fluid flows control apparatus and method of use A fluid flows control apparatus includes an elongate stocking having a flexible cylindrical sidewall. The sidewall has plural apertures of a shape and placement in the sidewall as to cover a majority of the surface area and to enable the sidewall to expand radially ...	06/06/2006
7052205	Method of forming an artificial reef for shaping waves and a method for removing an artificial reef A method of forming artificial reefs in which a set of blocks having internal cavities full of air are interconnected in the desired shape of the artificial reef. The blocks of the set float when full of air and the thus defined reef is towed to the location of use,...	05/30/2006
6976807	Portable breakwater A portable breakwater system for use in a body of water includes first and second support members adapted to be positioned on the floor of the body of water and a curtain attached between the first and second support members. The first and second support members all...	12/20/2005
6935808	Breakwater Provided are static and free-floating breakwater apparatuses that utilize a rocking panel (or beach) to dissipate wave energy. At the same time, such rocking motion can in certain embodiments be used to generate electrical power. Generally speaking, the breakwater a...	08/30/2005
6767162	System and apparatus for rapidly installed breakwater 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...	07/27/2004
6669403	Wave attenuator An apparatus and system for dissipating water wave energy and for shoreline control including a module with a generally hollow body, a pair of opposed flanges attached to adjacent corners of the body, a pair of axially aligned mounting apertures in the fl...	12/30/2003
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
6514008	Device for sealing manhole covers to chimneys A kit for connecting and sealing a manhole cover frame to the upper surface of a chimney and a method of using the kit. The kit contains a spacer which may be cut to the proper length and to make allowances for any grade in the surface, a top flange which...	02/04/2003
6467993	Fish attractive device An artificial reef comprising a string of open bodies, a floatation device and an anchoring device....	10/22/2002
6443653	Modular floating breakwater for the transformation of wave energy A floating modular system for the protection of harbours and the transformation of energy, consisting of: a plurality of modules (1) made of metal and/or reinforced marine concrete box-structure, comprising internal air spaces (2) for determining the floa...	09/03/2002
6408780	Wave-resistant mega-float A wave-resistant mega-float comprises a first flat plate provided on a front end portion of a large-sized floating body, penetrating a water surface, and extending downward below a bottom surface of the floating body, the front end portion of the floating...	06/25/2002
6305877	Breakwater/attenuation device for high speed vessel wake A barrier dissipates energy from wakes from high speed vessels. Pilings embedded in the seabed slidably extend through openings in a flotation section below the surface of the water and through apertures in a gate section above the surface of the water. S...	10/23/2001
6102616	Wave break A break intercepts waves moving in an anticipated direction along a water surface. Modular elongated floats are aligned end-to-end and extend generally perpendicular to the anticipated direction of the waves. Modular elongated ballast containers aligned e...	08/15/2000
6033151	Float unit with corrugated surfaces A float unit includes a number of corrugated side surfaces and a number of holed ears each formed between each two adjacent side corrugated surfaces. One of the corrugated side surfaces of one float unit engages with that of another float unit to provide ...	03/07/2000
5884585	Underwater high relief fence habitat A fence-like habitat for sheltering and feeding fish, and practicing aquaculture. The fence serves as a shield for small and juvenile fish which seek protection from predators and water movement. The habitat offers substrates for use in the aquaculture of...	03/23/1999
5879105	Wave energy dispersion system An energy dissipating assembly for flowing water is provided which consists of a plurality of modules, each one of the modules being a buoyant body consisting of a continuous envelope defining a hollow watertight chamber, the envelope having a plurality o...	03/09/1999
5857806	Liquid damming protective bank as well as a method and a damming device for erecting such a protective bank A liquid-damming protective bank comprises a member abutting against a surface upon which a vertical force acts with the purpose of pressing and anchoring the same against the surface. The bank member has a first long side edge turned towards a flood side...	01/12/1999
5827011	Wave suppression system A wave suppression member for suppressing waves along a water surface includes a hollow cylinder having a top defining an opening and a sidewall extending from the top. The sidewall includes a plurality of perforations extending through the sidewall. A fl...	10/27/1998
5732512	Manhole opening structure A manhole opening structure having a cover traveling rail on which at least one manhole cover can travel between a manhole opening and the ground and rail lifter serving to upwardly and downwardly move the cover traveling rail between a lower position whe...	03/31/1998
5707172	Floating wave attenuators A floating wave attenuator constructed to float and provide a breakwater to attenuate waves or the like. The wave attenuator includes an elongated pipe closed at its ends and attached to large, heavy deflector plates that extend downwardly and connect at ...	01/13/1998
5702203	Floating "V" shaped breakwater The present invention pertains to a floating breakwater structure in the pe of a "V". This breakwater design allows for a wide range of wave periods, unlike previous floating breakwaters. The construction of the instant invention is that of a suspended c...	12/30/1997
5700108	Dynamic reef, method of use, and shoreline erosion control system employing same A dynamic reef is provided in accordance with the invention. The dynamic reef includes anchoring means for anchoring the reef in a substantially fixed position with respect to a shoreline, an elastic rubber tubing secured to the anchoring means, and at le...	12/23/1997
5558459	Wave suppression means for large waves A wave suppression device, for use in suppressing large waves formed by ships, tides and wind and for use in harbor and marina areas and the demarcation of swimming areas, comprised of a cylindrical core having a plurality of fins radially extending from ...	09/24/1996
5429452	Floating break water structure A floating breakwater structure that can be positioned adjacent to a boat dock or other area to be shielded from the effect of waves, the structure having a framework supported by floating members to maintain the framework above the water's surface and a ...	07/04/1995
5304005	Floating dynamic breakwater A dynamic floating breakwater or dock device is disclosed which is generally T-shaped in cross-section, having a platform beam, a vertical beam and a keel member. The density of the device varies from top to bottom, such that the platform beam is the leas...	04/19/1994
5294211	Floating wave absorber A floating wave absorber is composed of a main wave-absorber body formed by a construction body floating on the surface of water, wires of which each one end is connected to an end portion of the main wave-absorber body, a first traction member of which o...	03/15/1994
5242243	Floating breakwater device A floating breakwater device for attenuating waves includes an elongated frame extending vertically between an upper end and a lower end. A buoyant member is attached to the frame to support the top end of the frame above the water surface. A barrier is a...	09/07/1993
5235786	Hourglass worm gear The improved hourglass worm gear which has been produced by grinding a blank for the worm gear by rotating a grinding wheel about a grinding wheel shaft A while turning the grinding wheel shaft A about a tool shaft A3 which extends in parallel with a whee...	08/17/1993
5192161	Floating structure for use as a breakwater A floating structure suitable for use as a breakwater is composed of at least two displacing units have an elongated shape arranged in series. Each unit is a conventional box-like structure of reinforced concrete. The units are linked together by means of...	03/09/1993
5141359	Zigzag breakwater Stationary zigzag breakwater embedded into the sea bottom or floating breakwater. The determining factor for the wave-reflecting characteristics and the structural stability of the breakwater is the appropriate dimensioning of the zigzag elements. In stat...	08/25/1992
5062739	Zigzag breakwater Stationary zigzag breakwater embedded into the sea bottom or floating breakwater. The determining factor for the wave-reflecting characteristics and the structural stability of the breakwater is the appropriate dimensioning of the zigzag elements. In stat...	11/05/1991
4997310	Portable floating wave dissipating device A portable floating wave dissipating device particularly useful when deployed to protect a beach area during storm periods. The device includes (a) a floating platform, (b) a pivotally connected exposed upper water breaking surface which dissipates the vi...	03/05/1991
4984935	Floating enclosed offshore support structure A floating structure to support maritime operations is constituted by a metallic platform, in the shape of an internally open square (10) floating in the ocean being moored to the bottom of the ocean by a cable system (C1, C2, C...	01/15/1991

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