Mooring buoy
US12043348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mooring buoy includes a cylindrical structural shell. The cylindrical structural shell includes fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and has a first open end and an opposite second open end. A plurality of annular stiffeners are bonded to an inside of the cylindrical structural shell. A first endcap is disposed on the first open end of the cylindrical structural shell. The first endcap is configured to substantially cover the first open end. A second endcap is disposed on the second open end of the cylindrical structural shell. The second endcap is configured to substantially cover the second open end. At least one cylindrical attachment mechanism is coupled to an outside of the cylindrical structural shell. The cylindrical attachment mechanism is configured to attach mooring lines to the cylindrical structural shell.
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