Float recovery system
US4516517A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B27/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for recovering a towed body to onboard a towing ship while the towing ship is underway. A saddle is employed in cooperation with a rudder to engage one end of the towed body and, subsequent to engagement, the saddle means is slid forward to engage the opposite end of the towed body.
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