Method, apparatus and system for recovering a sailing vessel

    公开(公告)号:US12065222B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-20

    申请号:US17560093

    申请日:2021-12-22

    Applicant: SubSeaSail LLC

    Inventor: Chris Todter

    CPC classification number: B63B39/02 B63B79/15 B63B79/40

    Abstract: A self-righting sailing vessel is described. The self-righting sailing vessel may determine the occurrence of several predetermined events, such as the self-righting sailing vessel capsizing, present or imminent inclement weather, and/or a present or imminent vessel or large marine animal. Upon detection of one of these events, the self-righting sailing vessel causes at least it's hull to become partially or completely submerged beneath the water. The self-righting sailing vessel is configured such that its rig is more buoyant than the rest of the vessel when the vessel is completely submerged beneath the water, causing the vessel to move towards an upright position while underwater. When the vessel is pointing towards an upright position, the vessel may begin ascending until it surfaces and is ready to continue sailing on top of the water.

    PONTOON OR HULL ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230150618A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-18

    申请号:US18157238

    申请日:2023-01-20

    CPC classification number: B63B39/02 B63B35/38 B63B39/14

    Abstract: A boat may have a deck and a plurality of pontoons or hulls supporting the deck of the boat. The boat may include a starboard side pontoon, a port side pontoon, and possibly a middle pontoon. A positioning assembly may be provided with one or more of the foregoing pontoons. Each of the positioning assemblies may comprise a link assembly and an actuator provided to position the toon between the retracted position and the extended position. The boat may further include a leveling control system having a controller and a level sensor configured to detect an attitude of the deck, the controller in communication with the actuators and cause actuation of either or both of the actuators to extend or retract the port side toon and/or the starboard side toon based on data received from the level sensor indicative of the deck attitude.

    METHOD FOR OPERATING FLOATING DRILLER

    公开(公告)号:US20180093744A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-05

    申请号:US15821158

    申请日:2017-11-22

    Abstract: A method for operating floating vessel wherein the floating vessel comprises a hull having: a bottom surface, a top deck surface, at least two connected sections engaging between the bottom surface and the top deck surface, and at least one fin extending from the hull with an upper fin surface sloping towards the bottom surface and secured to and extending from the hull, the at least one fin configured to provide hydrodynamic performance. The at least two connected sections extend downwardly from the top deck surface toward the bottom surface. The at least two connected sections contain at least two of: an upper portion in section view with a sloping side extending from the top deck section, a cylindrical neck section in profile view, and a lower conical section in profile view with a sloping side extending from the cylindrical neck section.

    Geographically stable floating platform structure
    8.
    发明授权
    Geographically stable floating platform structure 有权
    地理位置稳定的浮动平台结构

    公开(公告)号:US09168987B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-27

    申请号:US14156735

    申请日:2014-01-16

    Inventor: Sergey Sharapov

    CPC classification number: B63B35/44 B63B35/50 B63B39/02 B63B2035/006

    Abstract: Proposed is a floating platform structure for use on the surface of the ocean in equatorial regions where a strong eastward Cromwell current exists below the westward surface current. In the present invention, the forces developed by these two opposite currents are used for maintaining the floating structure in a stable geographical position that may be important, e.g., for launching a satellite-carrying rocket. The structure contains a rigid three-dimensional frame, which is immersed to the depth of the Cromwell current and carries floating bodies that experience the effect of the Cromwell current for counterbalancing the dragging force applied to the structure in the opposite direction from the surface current. Vertical positions of the floating bodies are adjustable by a mechanism, the operation of which is controlled on the basis of signals obtained from GPS, which locates the geographical position of the floating structure.

    Abstract translation: 拟议的是在赤道地区的海洋表面使用的浮动平台结构,其中强向东的克伦威尔电流存在于西向表面电流之下。 在本发明中,由这两个相反电流产生的力用于将浮动结构保持在稳定的地理位置,这可能是重要的,例如用于发射卫星携带火箭。 该结构包含刚性三维框架,其被浸入克伦威尔电流的深度并且承载体验克伦威尔电流的作用的浮体,以平衡与表面电流相反的方向施加到结构的拖曳力。 浮体的垂直位置可以通过一种机构来调节,该机构的操作是根据从GPS获得的信号来控制的,该GPS位于浮动结构的地理位置。

    Stable offshore floating depot
    9.
    发明授权
    Stable offshore floating depot 有权
    稳定的海上浮动仓库

    公开(公告)号:US08662000B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-04

    申请号:US13369600

    申请日:2012-02-09

    Abstract: An offshore depot having a vertically symmetric hull, an upper inwardly-tapered wall and a lower outwardly-tapered wall that produce significant heave damping in response to heavy wave action. Ballast is added to the lower and outermost portions of the hull to lower the center of gravity below the center of buoyancy. The offshore depot includes a tunnel formed within or through the hull at the waterline that provides a sheltered area inside the hull for safe and easy launching/docking of boats and embarkation/debarkation of personnel. When the watertight tunnel doors are all shut, the tunnel may be drained to create a dry dock environment within the hull. The offshore depot includes berthing and dinning accommodations, medical facilities, workshops, machine shops, a heliport, and the like.

    Abstract translation: 具有垂直对称的船体的海上油库,上部向内锥形的壁和下部向外的锥形壁,其响应于大波浪作用产生显着的升沉阻尼。 将压载物添加到船体的下部和最外部,以将重心降低到浮力中心以下。 离岸仓库包括在水线内或穿过船体的隧道,在船体内部提供了一个庇护区域,以安全和容易地发射/对接船只和登船/登船人员。 当水密隧道门全部关闭时,隧道可能被排干,以在船体内形成干坞。 离岸仓库包括停泊和餐饮住宿,医疗设施,车间,机器商店,直升机场等。

    Variable Stable Drilling Barge for Shallow Water Service (Inland and Offshore)
    10.
    发明申请
    Variable Stable Drilling Barge for Shallow Water Service (Inland and Offshore) 审中-公开
    可变稳定钻井驳船用于浅水服务(内陆和海上)

    公开(公告)号:US20140041567A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-13

    申请号:US13961664

    申请日:2013-08-07

    Abstract: The invention described herein teaches that one drilling barge can be employed in two different areas. The standard drilling practice requires two vessels to perform the same work as one drilling barge invention. Standard drilling rigs require that one unit will drill well locations in water depths of 8′-18′. A second drilling unit must be provided to drill in water depths of 18′-60′. As a result of this invention, water depths of 8′-60′ can be provided by use of the one vessel employing the novel stabilization system. The service area's coverage is increased greatly by use of the invention thereby creating excellent cost reduction and improved drilling procedures in remote and harsh drilling areas. The invention's cost is slightly more than the standard drilling barge however; coverage of the service area can be 500% greater than the standard vessel's coverage.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的发明教导了一个钻井驳船可以用于两个不同的区域。 标准钻井实践要求两艘船舶执行与一次钻井发明相同的工作。 标准钻机要求一个单元将在8'-18'的水深钻井。 必须提供第二个钻井单元,以钻进18'-60'的水深。 作为本发明的结果,可以通过使用采用新型稳定系统的一个容器提供8'-60'的水深。 通过使用本发明,服务区的覆盖范围大大增加,从而在偏远和苛刻的钻井区域中产生优异的成本降低和改进的钻井程序。 本发明的成本略高于标准钻井驳船; 服务范围覆盖范围可以比标准船舶的覆盖面大500%。

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