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Discontinuous panels for protecting the lower surface of a tabular iceberg and method of installing same

US4199273A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1978
Grant dateApr 22, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 3, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B35/086
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The panels are disposed in parallel to one another and are held in contact with the lower surface of a tabular iceberg by arms or cables attached to anchor points on the upper surface of the iceberg and by gas-filled chambers attached to the panels. The panels are stretched by ballast weights attached to their lower edges.

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