Patent References 3564858 Bumper with cushion pivot at bottom Shock absorbing column Offshore bumper system and method of manufacturing Marine landing structure with omni directional energy absorbing characteristics Bumper ring with relief groove Patent #: 4338046 InventorApplicationNo. 06/259852 filed on 05/04/1981US Classes:405/212, Fender114/219, FENDERS405/215Resilient blockExaminersPrimary: Basinger, Sherman D.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE02B 3/26 (20060101)E02B 3/20 (20060101) AbstractAn energy-absorbing device for mounting a ship fending barrier on a marine docking structure. The device has two units that are connected together. Each unit has spaced inner and outer tubular elements and an intervening elastomeric sleeve in the space bonded to each element. The inner elements of the two units have fixed connection with each other. The outer elements of the two units have fixed connection, respectively, with the docking structure and the barrier.Field of SearchFENDERS | |