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Placement device for underwater mats and method

US6106194A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateNov 20, 1997
Grant dateAug 22, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L1/123
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mat support system is disclosed, wherein there is included a series of straps supporting a mat, wherein the straps are quickly releasable from a position where the mats are supported to a position where the mat is released. The quick release mechanism substantially simultaneously releases all supports for the mats. A safety lock is includes to prevent inadvertent operation of the quick release mechanism.

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