Tankship cargo bladder
US5503291A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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