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Ship and associated methods of formation with vessels having connectable hulls

US8336476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 2011
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T70/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for transporting. Multiple vessels are provided, each having a hull defining an air cavity over a water surface. Different ones of the vessels are loaded with material destined for different end locations. The vessels are connected to one another with rigid couplings to effect tandem movement of the multiple vessels over water as one ship while permitting each vessel to undergo changes in pitch. The vessels are transported to a first destination. One or more of the vessels is disconnected from the ship.

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