Patent · US Expired

Convertible barge

US4765776A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 17, 1986
Grant dateAug 23, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49829
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A convertible barge having self-contained modules positioned thereon containing pipeline processing equipment. The modules are removably attached to the deck of the barge and are provided with a closable opening on at least one end thereof for passing a pipeline portion therethrough to another module. Spacer modules may be positioned between the modules housing processing equipment so that modules of standardized dimensions may be used.

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