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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING A DISPERSANT OR OTHER SUBSTANCES TO A WATER SURFACE

Application Number: 20120039669
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventors: Claeson, Magnus; Lofgren, Peter

The present invention relates to a method for applying a dispersant or other substances to a water surface. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method according to the present invention. Significant for the method according to the present invention is in that a nozzle hose system is used, said system comprising a hose (1) or a set of hoses, that the hose (1) or set of hoses is elevated at both ends, that one end of the hose (1) or set of hoses is ...

OFFSHORE FLUID OFFLOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Application Number: 20120037265
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventors: Maher, James V.; Bodanese, Luiz Germano; Brown, Ricky Carl

A system for offloading a fluid from an offshore structure comprises an annular conduit support structure disposed about the offshore structure. The support structure is fixably coupled to the offshore structure. In addition, the system comprises an annular reel disposed about the offshore structure and rotatably coupled to the support structure. The reel includes a conduit fairlead configured to move relative to the support structure. Further, the system comprises a flexible conduit having a ...

BRAKING SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT

Application Number: 20120037064
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventor: BACK, LARRY DOUGLAS

A braking system for a watercraft moving upon a body of water. A hull has a bow portion, a bottom portion and a port opening in the bow. A water inlet is formed in the bottom of the hull. A duct extends between the water inlet and the port opening. A generally U-shaped hub has an intake portion and an output portion. The hub is selectably movable between a stowed position with the intake portion within the hull and a deployed position with the intake portion extending into the body of water. ...

SUBSEA COLLECTION AND CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS.

Application Number: 20120037063
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventors: Backes, Raymond Michael; Calzaretta, Paul Bryan

A rapidly deployable flexible enclosure system for the collection, containment and presentation of hydrocarbon emissions from compromised shallow or deepwater oil and gas well systems, pipelines, including subsea fissures.

The flexible containment enclosure can accommodate any depth and adapt to any collection terminator configuration required.

The flexible containment enclosure system is connected to the floating platform and ...

TOWING EQUIPMENT

Application Number: 20120037062
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventor: WEISS, Norman

The present disclosure relates to a towing equipment for towing a person by a vehicle. The towing equipment comprises a proximal portion intended to be associated with said person, a distal portion intended to be connected to said vehicle, and a junction region interposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The proximal portion includes a first flexible branch and a second flexible branch, which are connected to the distal portion at the junction region. A proximal end of said ...

Boat Mooring Assembly

Application Number: 20120037061
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventor: Bender, Scott

Described is a boat mooring assembly and method for preventing a boat from being damaged during docking and mooring. The boat mooring assembly can be used to moor a boat while allowing the boat to adjust to rising and falling tides. The latter advantage is of particular benefit when a boat is being moored in bodies of water that experience large tidal ...

Covered marine deck structure for rope contact

Application Number: 20120037060
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventors: Chapman, Randall F.; Lippman, Paul; Chapman, Frank M.

A marine deck structure for rope contact having an impermeable cover for the purpose of preventing chaffing and wear of ropes is disclosed. Provided is a marine deck structure, such as a bullnose, or H-Bit covered with a durable impermeable cover that protects the structure from the harsh elements and provides a smooth low abrading surface. In another embodiment, rope chaffing surfaces on a marine vessel or dock are covered with an impermeable cover to reduce rope wear. The impermeable cover in ...

Method for Controlling a Torpedo, Torpedo Therefor and Antenna Section of Such a Torpedo

Application Number: 20120037059
Publication Date: 2012-02-16
Inventor: Brenner, Axel

A method for controlling a torpedo to at least one target. In order to increase the range of the torpedo, the torpedo, during the travel thereof to the target, submerges once or several times into the near-surface region of a water system that is adjacent to the water surface, wherein, however, the torpedo also remains immersed in said near-surface region. The torpedo then extends a radio antenna into a surface region above the water surface and subsequently receives position data containing ...

COMPACTABLE STORAGE COVER

Application Number: 20120031321
Publication Date: 2012-02-09
Inventor: Ying, Jeffrey

A cover mechanism comprises a support frame with base supports and a multi-part expandable cover engaged with the base supports by grappling members or other means. The expandable cover may have a pliable exterior cover and a set of integral ribs, the expandable cover being foldable when not deployed and being expandable to form a self-supporting structure when deployed. The base supports may provide a sliding track for the grappling members to facilitate expansion of the cover. The base ...

DISCONNECTABLE CHAIN CONNECTOR

Application Number: 20120031320
Publication Date: 2012-02-09
Inventors: Braud, Jean; Bauduin, Christian Raymond; Benoit, Jean Pierre

A mooring leg connector for use with a mooring leg extending up from the sea floor to connect a floating structure to be moored to the seabed wherein disconnection and connection of the mooring leg is done by pulling in and out a connector elongated body extending in the mooring leg direction. The connector has a latch mechanism for fixation of the mooring leg to the floating structure to be moored and preventing movement in the direction of the seabed, and a flexible part with a double ...

Sailing Vessel Control Device and System

Application Number: 20120031319
Publication Date: 2012-02-09
Inventor: Jarke, Karsten

The present disclosure relates to a sailing vessel control device comprising: a cleat means, a resistance means, a line having a first end located through the cleat means and a second end attached to the resistance means, and a sensor adapted to detect the extent to which the line is pulled through the cleat means and to output a line signal corresponding to the position of the line for use in controlling the sailing vessel. The line signal which can be used to control the sail(s) of the vessel ...

VESSEL OR FLOATING STRUCTURE OPERATING IN ICE-COVERED WATERS AND METHOD OF USING IT

Application Number: 20120031318
Publication Date: 2012-02-09
Inventors: Saarinen, Sami; Mattsson, Tom; Liili, Riku

The invention relates to a vessel or a floating structure operating in ice-covered waters comprising a hull or the like (1, 1′) including at least one bow-like end or a similar hull portion (2, 2′), which is exposed to the loading effect of the ice, while the ice or the vessel is moving. Said bow-like end or a similar hull portion (2, 2′), in the underwater part of the hull, is equipped with means for leading one or several strong, mainly upwards-directed flows of ...

Fin Assembly For Water Sports Board

Application Number: 20120028523
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Dilling, Klaus Feye

A water sports board, such as a surf board, is described which has a rider operated center fin that is rotatably mounted on the lower side of the board which aids in steering the board. The central fin is rotatably moved by a center fin assembly that includes a driving mechanism such as a tiller or arm secured to a rotatable shaft passing through the board that is secured to the rotatable central fin. The rider uses his or her rear foot to apply a force to the tiller or arm which moves the ...

USE OF UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE TO PROVIDE A FLOW ASSURANCE BUFFER BETWEEN INTERLINKED PROCESSING UNITS

Application Number: 20120024391
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventors: Wille, Hein; Meek, Harke Jan

A system for developing one or more offshore hydrocarbon fields includes at least one floating hydrocarbon processing unit moored to the seabed and connected to a hydrocarbon reservoir via a riser and a wellhead on the seabed, the unit receiving and processing the hydrocarbon mixture received from the reservoir via the riser, and having equipment to separate the hydrocarbon mixture into oil, water and gas and store them in storage tanks. A gas storage buffer reservoir is placed at a certain ...

Ship and Associated Methods of Formation with Vessels Having Connectable Hulls

Application Number: 20120024220
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Keck, Larry Bradly

A method for transporting. Multiple vessels are provided, each having a hull defining an air cavity over a water surface. Different ones of the vessels are loaded with material destined for different end locations. The vessels are connected to one another with rigid couplings to effect tandem movement of the multiple vessels over water as one ship while permitting each vessel to undergo changes in pitch. The vessels are transported to a first destination. One or more of the vessels is ...

KAYAK

Application Number: 20120024219
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventors: Eckert, Tom Bernard; Niemier, Tim

In one example, a watercraft is provided that includes a body. The body has a hull and a ramp that slopes downwardly toward a back of the hull. Additionally, a reverse chine geometry is incorporated in a portion of the bottom of the hull. Finally, one or more projections extend downward from the bottom of the ...

HYBRID INFLATABLE KAYAK

Application Number: 20120024218
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventors: Hall, Charles; Pugh, Ryan; Haller, Clayton F.

A hybrid inflatable kayak is configured to rival the handling and speed of skin-on-frame or hard-shell kayaks, while simplifying the assembly and disassembly process. The hybrid inflatable kayak includes an internal frame assembly that cooperates with inflatable bladders and inflatable thwarts giving the kayak an improved watershed capacity and also an improved combination of weight, stability, speed, structural strength, and portability. The internal frame assembly includes a bow rib, a stern ...

Party Lounger and Floating Hammock

Application Number: 20120024217
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Selig, Samuel Patrick

This invention embodies a floating hammock that attached to the front or side of a boat in a manner that allows for ease of deployment and storage. This invention has stiffeners on the front and sides that prevent the device from collapsing upon itself while users may lie in the middle in a partially submerged fashion for maximum enjoyment of the water while on a boat in a static position. The device then easily stores by rolling up and locking down on the front or side of the boat for use at a ...

Submarine with a Propulsion Drive with an Electric Motor Ring

Application Number: 20120024216
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Schröder, Dierk

In one aspect, a submarine with a boat hull and a propulsion drive for the submarine the propulsion drive is arranged outside the boat hull and comprises a housing and a first electric motor, with the housing embodying a channel for a flow of water through the channel in a main direction of flow from an inlet to an outlet of the channel, and with the first electric motor featuring a rotor which is arranged in the channel and is supported rotatably around an axis of rotation in the housing, with ...

FLOATING TECHNICAL HOLLOW BODY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Application Number: 20120024215
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Flockenhagen, Gerhold

A floating technical hollow body (1), in particular for covering open liquid areas, comprises a shell, which is formed by at least two interconnected shell parts (1A, 1B), which at least comprises one opening (2.2) for filling the shell interior with liquid, and in which at least a fluid-in particular an air-tight inner hollow body (4; 4′) is ...

MOTION COMPENSATION DEVICE FOR COMPENSATING A CARRIER FRAME ON A VESSEL FOR WATER MOTION

Application Number: 20120024214
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Koppert, Pieter Martijn

A carrier frame on a vessel for local water motion includes a carrier frame (2); an actuator system (4, 5, 6) adapted for translating the carrier frame (2) along a z-axis and rotating the carrier frame around an x-axis and an y-axis; a sensor system (8) for sensing z-axis translational movement and x-axis and y-axis rotational movements of the vessel; and a control system (9) generating control signals for driving the actuator system in response to the sensor ...

REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR A BOAT

Application Number: 20120024213
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Brianza, Giuseppe

A remote controller for a boat, such as a yacht having at least one electronic, electromechanical or mechanical control and at least one manual control connected to the electronic, electromechanical or mechanical control for its actuation, the controller includes a handheld mobile transmitter and a receiver located on the boat, the transmitter being capable of generating signals that can be detected by the receiver without a wired connection between the transmitter and the receiver. The ...

GUIDE FOR A SAIL SLEEVE, SAIL COLLAPSING ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS THEREFOR

Application Number: 20120024212
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventors: Vallings, Alexander William; Brown, Fraser Caldwell

The present invention provides for an inflatable sail guide arrangement for use in a sail collapsing arrangement. The sail collapsing arrangement is used for collapsing (also called “dousing” or “snuffing”) a sail such as a spinnaker. The sail guide arrangement can be deflated for convenient storage and ...

ARTICULATED MARINE VEHICLE

Application Number: 20120024211
Publication Date: 2012-02-02
Inventor: Wiltse, Garry Ronald

Stabilizers (14.1, 14.2) coupled to associated stanchions (20.1, 20.2) and associated linkage assemblies (16.1, 16.2) on both sides of a central hull (12) provide for piercing or cutting through waves (76′). Aerodynamic surfaces (18.1, 18.2, 112, 114, 116, 118) over the linkage assemblies (16.1, 16.2) provide lift, as may a central keel (68) on the central hull (12). In one embodiment, each stanchion (20.1, 20.2) is coupled ...

PIPE LAYING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Application Number: 20120020739
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventors: Lyngberg, Kim; McEwans, Jenny

Apparatus for laying conduit from a vessel comprises reel carrier arranged to receive a reel (202) wound with conduit (204) and capable of being reciprocated along the direction of the axis (214) of the reel as the conduit is unwound. The apparatus further comprises a straightener (208), and a control unit arranged to control the reel carrier such that the fleet angle created between the conduit and the straightener is reduced. Such an arrangement ensures that the ...

CONVERTIBLE SEAT FOR WATERCRAFT

Application Number: 20120017821
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventor: McDonough, Robert

Embodiments of the present disclosure include convertible seats for watercraft, and more particularly to seat systems configured to provide both standard and elevated (also known as casting or sighting) seat options for recreational watercraft, such as kayaks and the like. In various embodiments, a recreational watercraft such as a kayak may include both a standard seat in the cockpit, and an elevated seat comprising a molded-in seat platform formed in the hull and/or deck of the watercraft. In ...

Hydroplaning Vessel With Reactive Suspension And Integrated Braking, Steering System

Application Number: 20120017820
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventor: Pereira, Fred

A hydroplaning vessel with several stability and handling design improvements. It has an enhanced reactive suspension and inner hull lift system positioned in the vessel between a set of separating inner and outer hulls. The outer hull does not float on its own as it has numerous fixed louvers formed there through and also has an open transom. Steering and braking are accomplished by a set of rear elevon flaps affixed to the outer hull. The drive unit resides in the inner hull and is connected ...

BOAT CLEAT ASSEMBLY

Application Number: 20120017819
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventors: Cleveland, Rafael; Samowski, Jason

A movable cleat assembly is provided. The movable cleat includes a support base, a face plate positioned adjacent the support base and a retractable cleat. The retractable cleat includes a handle portion and at least one leg extending through the support base and the face plate. The face plate further includes an edge that is adapted to deform or otherwise embed a portion of itself into a boat when installed. At least one of the support base and face plate includes at least one tube to receive ...

Cleat Attachable Device

Application Number: 20120017818
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventor: Arote, Richard

A cleat attachable device for attachment to a cleat with horns. The device includes a frame having a base end, a distal end, a center post, and lateral posts. The lateral posts are disposed opposite one another and connected to the center post. The lateral posts each have a respective outer edge opposite one another. The outer edges are spaced apart at the base end at a distance. The distance is at least as great as a length of the horns. The center post has a mounting end projecting beyond the ...

Solar powered mooring cleat

Application Number: 20120017817
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventor: Martzall, Jeffrey Scott

A durable metal mooring cleat with a caged in and protected illumination source such as a solar lighting unit. The cleat body is designed with openings on top and sides to allow light to project from the illumination source. There is at least one access panel which allows persons easy access to the solar lighting unit without having to detach the cleat body from the surface mounted thereon. The access panel has an opening to allow visibility of the illumination source and sunlight to a solar ...

SAILBOAT

Application Number: 20120017816
Publication Date: 2012-01-26
Inventor: CHEN, WEN-YUN

A sailboat is provided, which could use left and right jibs alternately to operate the sailboat without using mainsail. The advantages of sailboat are the shorter route to the destination, and more efficiently and economically in production. The mast of the sailboat is set on the centerline of the sailboat. A function of helm that turns the sailboat towards the windward can be substituted by hanging the jib on the mast set from midship to stern in the centerline of the sailboat. In addition, ...