Offshore atoll system and related methods of use
US9315963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B15/0885
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An offshore atoll system includes a continuous barrier, the continuous barrier having one or more modular sections coupled together, wherein each of the one or more modular sections have at least one concave surface positioned at a sea surface. The continuous barrier also includes one or more thrusters disposed along a length thereof. The continuous barrier is provided to reduce a magnitude of incoming waves on at least one side of the continuous barrier.
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