公开(公告)号：US20070151499A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11567476

申请日：2006-12-06

申请人： Kenneth Maloney ,  W. Dubose ,  E. Whittaker ,  Brett Martin ,  Robert Moore

发明人： Kenneth Maloney ,  W. Dubose ,  E. Whittaker ,  Brett Martin ,  Robert Moore

IPC分类号： B63B35/40

CPC分类号： B63B35/42 ,  Y02T70/121

摘要： A vessel transfer system utilizes a larger, surface effect vessel with a hull and a cargo deck, having a pressurized volume of air under its hull. The larger vessel cargo deck is lowered relative to a water surface in order to receive a smaller vessel. Lowering is achieved by depressurizing the volume of pressurized air under the hull. Movable propulsors on an air cushion vehicle permit efficient operation under way in an outer position, while minimizing the envelope dimensions for stowage in a well deck, providing clearance from bridges, docks, etc. in an inner position. In the outer position, the propellers operate in more uniform inflow conditions, resulting in improved performance and lower noise levels. In addition, the craft can be arranged to use a full width stern ramp resulting in time saved during cargo loading/unloading. The propellers will be less likely to ingest green water in high sea states.

摘要翻译： 船舶转运系统利用较大的表面效应船只与船体和货物甲板，在其船体下具有加压的空气体积。 较大的船只货物甲板相对于水面下降，以便接收较小的船只。 降低通过减压船体下的加压空气的体积来实现。 气垫车上的可移动推进器允许在外部位置进行有效的操作，同时最小化用于在井甲板中的装载的信封尺寸，从而在内部位置提供从桥梁，码头等的间隙。 在外部位置，螺旋桨在更均匀的流入条件下运行，从而提高性能并降低噪音水平。 此外，该工艺可以安排为使用全宽度的船尾斜坡，从而在货物装载/卸载期间节省时间。 螺旋桨将不太可能在高海拔地区摄入绿色水。

公开(公告)号：US5806723A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-15

申请号：US682364

申请日：1996-07-17

申请人： Robert W. DuBose

发明人： Robert W. DuBose

IPC分类号： B65D41/26 ,  B65D47/06 ,  B65D47/12 ,  B65D37/00

CPC分类号： B65D47/06 ,  B65D41/265 ,  B65D47/128

摘要： An apparatus and associated method for preparing a saline solution, lavaging, and postural draining. The apparatus having a container with flexible side walls and fitted with a removable dispensing cap. Markings are provided on the container for indicating when the desired quantity of saline solution has been prepared. The dispensing cap is specifically configured with a dispensing tip for sealing against a nostril. The tip is in fluid connection with a tube that is connected to the interior portion of the dispensing cap and extends into the container. The tube acts to draw the saline solution from the base of the container and out throughout the dispensing tip when the side walls of the container are compressed. A cover with an integral measuring device is removably fitted over and seals the cap. A typical procedure involves using the cover to measure salt and transfer it into the container. Water is then added to the level of the markings. Following this, the dispensing cap and cover are then attached to the container and the solution is mixed. Then, to begin lavaging, the cover is removed, the tip fitted against a nostril, and the side walls of the container are compressed. After lavaging, clearing and draining of the nasal cavity is commenced.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制备盐水溶液，灌洗和姿势排水的装置和相关方法。 该装置具有容器，该容器具有柔性侧壁并装配有可拆卸的分配盖。 在容器上提供标记，用于指示何时制备所需量的盐水溶液。 分配帽具体地配置有用于密封鼻孔的分配尖端。 尖端与连接到分配帽的内部并延伸到容器中的管流体连接。 当容器的侧壁被压缩时，管用于从容器的底部抽出盐溶液并且在整个分配尖端处抽出。 具有整体测量装置的盖子可拆卸地安装在盖上并密封盖子。 典型的方法是使用盖子来测量盐并将其转移到容器中。 然后将水添加到标记的水平。 然后，将分配盖和盖子连接到容器上，并将溶液混合。 然后，开始沐浴，盖子被取下，尖端装在鼻孔上，容器的侧壁被压缩。 在沐浴后，开始清除和排出鼻腔。

公开(公告)号：US20050236200A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10832198

申请日：2004-04-26

申请人： W. DuBose ,  Kirk Magnusen

发明人： W. DuBose ,  Kirk Magnusen

IPC分类号： B60V1/16

CPC分类号： B60V1/16

摘要： Wrapped-cone fingers for use in an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) skirt system are described. Wrapped-cone fingers may include an inner cone that is “wrapped” or generally enclosed by an outer finger. The inner cone may include an inner cone opening through which air may travel. The outer cone may include a back face opening. When inflated, the inner cone blocks the back face opening in the outer finger, allowing for increased air pressure in the outer finger and thus inflating the inner cone and outer finger of the wrapped-cone finger. Wrapped-cone fingers according to the present invention may be lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to scooping and snagging. Embodiments are also directed to ACV skirt systems and methods of manufacturing wrapped-cone fingers for use with an ACV skirt system.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于气垫车辆（ACV）裙部系统的包裹锥形手指。 包裹的锥形指状物可以包括被包裹的或通常由外指指包围的内锥体。 内锥体可以包括空气可以通过其移动的内锥形开口。 外锥体可以包括背面开口。 当膨胀时，内锥体阻挡外指中的背面开口，允许增加外指中的空气压力，从而使包裹的锥形指的内锥和外指膨胀。 根据本发明的包裹锥形指状物可以是轻质的，便宜的并且抵抗舀起和阻塞。 实施例还涉及ACV裙部系统和用于与ACV裙裙系统一起使用的缠绕锥形手指的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070151495A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11561691

申请日：2006-11-20

申请人： Kenneth Maloney ,  W. Dubose ,  E. Whittaker ,  Robert Moore ,  Jared Acosta

发明人： Kenneth Maloney ,  W. Dubose ,  E. Whittaker ,  Robert Moore ,  Jared Acosta

IPC分类号： B63B1/00

CPC分类号： B60V3/06 ,  B60V1/04

摘要： A vessel designed to operate efficiently as both a catamaran and air cushion vessel can travel at low speed in a catamaran or displacement mode, high speed in an air cushion mode, and amphibiously with the aid of deployable side seals. The vessel includes catamaran hulls and flexible air cushion bow and stern seal systems together with retractable side seals having hinged doors containing inflatable, retractable flexible components. The doors form part of the side seal system in the deployed position, and protect the flexible components of the seal in the retracted position. The arrangement reduces the drag associated with the side seals while the vessel operates in its catamaran or surface effect ship modes, and prevents damage to the seals during operation in the high speeds SES mode.

摘要翻译： 设计成能够以双体船和气垫船只作为高效作业的船只能够以双体船或排水模式低速行驶，气垫模式高速行驶，借助于可展开的侧面密封件两栖行驶。 船舶包括双体船体和柔性气垫弓和船尾密封系统以及可收缩的侧面密封，铰链门包含可充气的可伸缩的柔性部件。 门形成处于展开位置的侧密封系统的一部分，并且在缩回位置保护密封件的柔性部件。 当船舶以双体船或表面效果船模式操作时，这种布置减少了与侧密封相关联的阻力，并且防止在高速SES模式下操作期间对密封件的损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20070056788A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11469412

申请日：2006-08-31

申请人： W. Dubose ,  Kirk Magnusen

发明人： W. Dubose ,  Kirk Magnusen

IPC分类号： B60V1/14

CPC分类号： B60V1/16

摘要： Wrapped-cone fingers for use in an air-cushion vehicle (ACV) skirt system are described. Wrapped-cone fingers may include an inner cone that is “wrapped” or generally enclosed by an outer finger. The inner cone may include an inner cone opening through which air may travel. The outer cone may include a back face opening. When inflated, the inner cone blocks the back face opening in the outer finger, allowing for increased air pressure in the outer finger and thus inflating the inner cone and outer finger of the wrapped-cone finger. Wrapped-cone fingers according to the present invention may be lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to scooping and snagging. Embodiments are also directed to ACV skirt systems and methods of manufacturing wrapped-cone fingers for use with an ACV skirt system.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于气垫车辆（ACV）裙部系统的包裹锥形手指。 包裹的锥形指状物可以包括被包裹的或通常由外指指包围的内锥体。 内锥体可以包括空气可以通过其移动的内锥形开口。 外锥体可以包括背面开口。 当膨胀时，内锥体阻挡外指中的背面开口，允许增加外指中的空气压力，从而使包裹的锥形指的内锥和外指膨胀。 根据本发明的包裹锥形指状物可以是轻质的，便宜的并且抵抗舀起和阻塞。 实施例还涉及ACV裙部系统和用于与ACV裙裙系统一起使用的缠绕锥形手指的方法。