Marine barrier systems
US10502533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B15/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A marine barrier system is provided with two elongate buoyant members, a net support member between and above the two buoyant members, an elongate load bearing member spaced from and between the buoyant members, and a lower ballast member between the two buoyant members and below the buoyant members. Stanchions extend between the members to support them and maintain the spacing between them. An impact net is attached to the net support member and the load bearing member. When a moving vessel impacts the impact net, the net deflects to transfer a force of the impact to the net support member, the stanchions, the load bearing member and the buoyant members, which engage the water to transfer the impact force to the water and arrest the motion of the vessel. The ballast member provides a force to restore the barrier to an upright position when the barrier rotates from vertical.
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