Patent · US Expired

Tankship cargo bladder

US5503291A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1993
Grant dateApr 2, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/901
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bladder is disclosed for providing a liquid impervious liner for the cargo compartments of vessels used to transport liquids such as petroleum and petroleum products. The bladder prevents spillage of the liquid cargo in the event the hull is breached and facilitates cleaning of the cargo compartments without environmental impairment.

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