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Float recovery system

US4516517A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 1983
Grant dateMay 14, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 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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