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Freeze resistant buoy system

US7258836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2003
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2035/4453
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A freeze resistant buoy system includes a tail-tube buoy having a thermally insulated section disposed predominantly above a waterline, and a thermo-siphon disposed predominantly below the waterline.

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