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Boat installation frame for transportation tanks

US8424818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

M-I L.L.C. · US

Inventors

Kjell Magne Oksnevad · Sandnes, NO
Jan Thore Eia · Kvernaland, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 21, 2008
Grant date	Apr 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 22, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/87917
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system to secure a storage unit on a supply vessel surface includes a first frame module having a first attachment mechanism configured to releasably engage with a second attachment mechanism of a second frame module, and a first valve disposed on the first frame module, wherein the first valve is in fluid communication with a second valve disposed on the second frame module through a central flow pipe. The system further includes a locking mechanism configured to releasably secure the storage unit to at least the first frame module, and at least one flow conduit configured to provide fluid communication between the first valve and the storage unit.

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