Convertible barge
US4765776A · kind A · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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