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Buoy flotation gimbal

US5116268A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1991
Grant dateMay 26, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2211/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flotation gimbal for a buoy which comprises a flotation bladder connected o the buoy by a pair of looped risers. The risers are anchored to the buoy by a guide in which the risers are allowed to freely move to maintain even tension on the risers as the position of the flotation bladder is tilted.

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