Boom system
Patent 5688075 Issued on November 18, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 27, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 27, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3565257 3648463 Barrier for water carried pollutants High temperature oil containment boom Oil-sorbing boom High temperature resistant floating barrier Patent #: 5374133 InventorApplicationNo. 534686 filed on 09/27/1995US Classes:405/63, Floating barrier210/242.3, With oil water skimmer210/923, Using mechanical means (e.g., skimmers, pump, etc.)405/60Floatable matter containmentExaminersPrimary: Taylor, Dennis L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassE02B 015/06AbstractAn improved boom for use in containing oil spills and the like on water comprises a flotation tube, an upper chain pocket, a skirt, and a lower chain pocket. The skirt may be made to sink by placing a chain in the lower chain pocket. The spill is contained, and buoyancy provided for the boom, by filling the flotation tube with a particulate liquid sorbent. The tube is fabricated of a mesh material pervious to both the oil and water. The skirt may be fabricated of a material pervious to water, and if so desired, to oil.Field of SearchHaving hinged joint between rigid sectionsInflatable or deflatable Self-inflating With barrier storage or deployment feature Having joint detail Quick release float With reinforcing feature With means to seal space between barrier and fixed structure Submergible Floating barrier Floatable matter containment With aerating means With oil water skimmer Using mechanical means (e.g., skimmers, pump, etc.) | |
