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Mooring load sensor

US3956742A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1975
Grant dateMay 11, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 30, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2021/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An offshore mooring terminal or buoy is provided with apparatus for indicating to a ship moored thereto that the stresses on the mooring equipment of the buoy reached a dangerous level and the ship should cast off in order to avoid serious damage to the buoy, possibly to the ship and also to avoid a possible cargo spill.

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