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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6524050 | Container transfer terminal system and method A terminal and system for the automatic computerized unloading of containerized cargo from container ships to trucks, railroad cars, other ships or storage. The terminal system is equipped to store or transfer unloaded cargo automatically by using indepen... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6068435 | Goods handling system The present invention is a goods handling system incorporating a mobile unit for loading and unloading goods, preferably positioned on load carriers, to and from a ship. The unit incorporates at least one substantially horizontal transport arm with at lea... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5915905 | System for loading and unloading cargo unit such as palletized cargo in cargo vessels A system for loading and unloading cargo units in refrigeration cargo ships, comprising a first elevator, which is moveable in a vertical elevator shaft internally in the ship, and a second elevator, which is moveable along the outer side of the side of t... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5813815 | Dust and water proof apparatus for bulk carrier A dust and water proof apparatus for a bulk carrier includes a first frame having two opposed sidewalls formed with a respective roller-receiving groove. A second frame is disposed among the sidewalls and two opposed end walls of the first frame, and has ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5662059 | Device for covering a ship's hatch or similar loading opening A device for covering a ship's hatch by a loading chute which can be placed on the edge of the hatch during loading and unloading of a pallet container which is attached to a load suspension apparatus. The loading chute can be automatically opened and clo... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5636959 | Apparatus for covering a ship's hatch or opening Apparatus for covering a ship's hatch or similar opening that is exposed to weather or environmental conditions, whereby the opening is closable by means of a cover that is at least partially removable. The cover safeguards against water penetration when ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5427491 | Hatch cover for loading particulate matter A hatch cover is a tent-like fabric structure having a skirt with dimensions which fit around and is attachable to a periphery of a hatch to keep foreign substances from falling into the hatch. Examples of such substances are rain, snow, dust, and any oth... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5322405 | Dust control system A dust control system to prevent the escape of dust from a cargo hold during bulk materials cargo handling operations wherein a plurality of rigid frames are suspended in parallel configuration across the hold. Unloading equipment is inserted through the ... | 06/21/1994 |
| 4990045 | Arrangements for unloading bulk material from holds of cargo vessels An arrangement for unloading bulk material from the hold (12) of a freighter (11) which includes a hatch cover (25) in combination with a lifting screw (14) or similar unloading means which is lowered down into the hold (12) via the associated loading hat... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4897012 | Cargo handling system A system for transporting cargo between a storage area and a cargo carrier. The system includes a bridge (13) and boom (15) spanning between the storage area and the cargo carrier. A first elevator (14) is located at one end of the bridge (13) proximate t... | 01/30/1990 |
| 4652199 | Dust canopy The off loading of bulk particulate cargo from self unloading ships creates considerable dust. A self erecting canopy arrangement is described which connects between a ship's boom and a dockside hopper and which can adjust to sudden movement of the boom c... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4312287 | Apparatus for handling submersibles at sea A ship or other vessel having a moonpool therein and an enclosed space above the moonpool is provided with a pontoon which floats on the surface of the sea within the moonpool. The effects of the enclosed space is that said sea surface is calm even when t... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4130125 | Light-weight, easy-erecting barge hatch cover A tent structure of light-weight reinforced plastic sheet covers the hatch of a barge for weather protection of contents. The cover is stored in compact form aboard the barge for quick erection by a winch system when use is required. The array is secured ... | 12/19/1978 |
