Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
137899200 | Aerial or water-supported (e.g., airplane or ship, etc.) | 20 |
20090199920 | Arrangement for storing and conveying liquid, especially in an aircraft - At least one liquid tank has an outlet opening and a drain stub extending therefrom. A circular flange has plural connection openings with connection stubs respectively extending therefrom. A drain line is connected to the circular flange and communicates with all of the connection stubs. The drain stub of each tank is flange-connected to a respective connection stub extending from the circular flange. Unneeded connection stubs can be closed with blind flanges. This provides a modular reconfigurable system allowing a selected plurality of liquid tanks to be connected to a single drain line through the flange arrangement. | 08-13-2009 |
20100096035 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ASSEMBLY - A negative pressure valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly comprises a valve port assembly comprising a port and a flange substantially surrounding the port, a valve comprising a plate adapted to substantially cover the port, the plate comprising a minor edge, a major edge having a major edge length, and a plate biasing assembly stop located at a first position along the major edge, the first position more than 50% of the major edge length as measured from the minor edge. The valve assembly further comprises a hinge coupled to the plate, the hinge adapted to couple the plate to the flange, and first plate biasing assembly adapted to couple to the valve port assembly and to bias the plate towards the valve port assembly, the first plate biasing assembly comprising a resilient member adapted to contact the stop plate. | 04-22-2010 |
20100288387 | Aviatorial Valve Assembly - A valve for use in aircraft comprises a body, a selective interrupter positioned inside the body for rotation therein, a flow arrangement between the selective interrupter and the body, a bonnet connected to the body and in contact with the selective interrupter, an arm extending through the bonnet and connected to the selective interrupter, and an actuator movably connected to the arm. | 11-18-2010 |
20120118419 | AIRCRAFT LOW CLEARANCE FLUID CHECK VALVE - A fluid check valve for use in an aircraft fluid handling system having a confined surrounding structure where a first distance is defined between a fluid duct and the surrounding structure where the design of the fluid check valve is configured to facilitate removal of a first flange and the flow duct by moving the first flange and flow duct a second distance that is less than the first distance. The check valve is offset into the upstream side of a second flange to provide the reduction in the distance that the first flange has to be displaced to remove the first flange and flow duct from the check valve. A first alternate configuration of the fluid check valve utilizes rotational stops attached to the downstream surface of the flow flaps and in a second alternate embodiment configuration, rotational stops extend upstream from the flow flaps and make contact with at least one tower structure to limit the flow flap rotation in the open position. | 05-17-2012 |
20120132307 | ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSFERRING A FLUID TO A SHIP AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING FLUID BETWEEN TWO SHIPS, ONE OF WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE INVENTION - An arrangement for transferring a fluid, such as liquefied natural gas, to a ship. The arrangement includes a manifold and a device for offsetting a manifold connector beyond an edge of the ship. The device includes a fixed tubular portion connected to the manifold and a mobile tubular portion, mobile between a transfer position, in which the device is connected to a fluid transfer duct, and a rest position, inside the ship. The mobile tubular portion is pivotably mounted between the rest and transfer positions and is connected to the fixed tubular portion in the transfer position, and separated from the fixed tubular portion in the rest position. The manifold connector of the fixed tubular portion is located so that axes of opening apertures of the fixed and mobile tubular portions coincide in the transfer position of the mobile tubular portion. | 05-31-2012 |
20120132308 | DEVICE FOR RECEIVING LIQUIDS IN AIRCRAFT AND/OR RELEASING LIQUIDS THEREFROM - The invention relates to a device for receiving liquids in an aircraft and/or releasing liquids therefrom, especially during the flight, said device being arranged especially in an airplane. The aim of the invention is to provide a device which can receive large quantities of liquids in a rapid, reliable and flexible manner. To this end, the device can include a tank module with at least one tank container that is connected to a collector using a connecting shaft and a bulkhead module that can be connected to the tank module by the collecting tank. A closing element in the open position releases liquid from the tank module. In addition, a refueling module which is connected to the tank module by a supply line and a tube arranged on a winding device, and a receiving element attached to the tube, can provide refueling of the device. | 05-31-2012 |
20130025726 | METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN A FIRST SHIP AND A SECOND SHIP, AND TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD - A method for transferring fluids between a first ship, called a barge, and a second ship, called a shuttle, in which the shuttle is positioned at a pre-determined distance from the barge, and a flexible fluid transfer conduit is guided from the barge to the shuttle. The shuttle is placed in a position laterally offset from the barge and essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the barge, and a fluid transfer system enables the shuttle to move in the lateral and longitudinal directions in relation to the barge, during a transfer. The invention is useful for the transfer of liquefied natural gas. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025727 | FLOW BODY, IN PARTICULAR FOR AIRCRAFT - A flow body is disclosed, particularly for aircraft. The flow body includes an outer side impinged on in a predetermined manner by a fluid in a direction of impinging flow, the flow body having on its outer side at least one flow control device including micro-perforations arranged in at least one segment of the outer side, at least one connecting passage communicated with the micro-perforations via at least one suction chamber so fluid flowing through the micro-perforations flows via the suction chamber into the connecting passage, at least one suction device having a first inlet communicated with the connecting passage, a second inlet communicated with at least one ram fluid feed line, wherein the ram fluid feed line is in a region of the flow body opposite to the direction of impinging flow of the flow body, and an outlet device for discharging the fluid. | 01-31-2013 |
20130081728 | OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM - The oil recovery system minimizes environmental contamination and oil leakage into the ocean in the event of a rupture of the hull of an oil tanker. The oil recovery system includes at least one buoyant reservoir for receiving recovered oil, which is deployed into the ocean upon detection of a breach or rupture in the hull of the oil tanker. At least one conduit is in fluid communication between at least one oil tank housed within the oil tanker and the at least one buoyant reservoir. Upon detection of an oil spill from the oil tanker, the at least one buoyant reservoir is released from the hull of the oil tanker into the water and oil from the at least one oil tank is routed to the at least one buoyant reservoir to minimize the size of the oil spill. | 04-04-2013 |
20130186497 | CABIN PRESSURE OUTFLOW VALVE WITH SIMPLIFIED WHISTLE ELIMINATOR - An aircraft cabin pressure control system outflow valve includes a frame, a valve element, and a vortex generator structure. The vortex generator structure is coupled to the valve element and is rotatable therewith, and includes a plurality of first vortex generators and a plurality of second vortex generators. The first vortex generators spaced are apart from each other and are configured to generate first vortices when the valve element is in an open position and fluid flows through the flow passage. The second vortex generators are formed in each of the first vortex generators and are spaced apart from each other. The second vortex generators are each configured to generate second vortices, which are smaller than the first vortices, when the valve element is in an open position and fluid flows through the flow passage. | 07-25-2013 |
20130206265 | HYDRODYNAMIC RAM MITIGATING FUEL CELL STRUCTURE - A system and method to mitigate the effect of hydrodynamic ram. The system including a chamber adapted to receive fluid and a core disposed within the chamber. A plurality of columns extend through the core and a plurality of orifices extend through the thickness of the columns. The method includes channeling a portion of a vapor bubble to an ullage space disposed within the chamber with the plurality of columns and changing the fluid state of the vapor bubble with a plurality of orifices extending through the thickness of the plurality of columns. | 08-15-2013 |
20140014214 | Multiple Process Service Vessel - A multiple process service vessel including a first module configured to mix drilling fluids and a second module configured to remediate drilling waste, wherein the first and second modules are located at least partially below the deck of the vessel. A method of processing drilling components, the method including transferring a first drilling fluid component from a pressurized vessel on a multiple process service vessel to a mixing unit at a first location; mixing the first drilling fluid component with a second drilling fluid component in the mixing unit to produce a drilling fluid; transferring the drilling fluid to a second pressurized vessel; moving the multiple process service vessel to a second location; and transferring the drilling fluid from the second pressurized vessel to a drilling location. | 01-16-2014 |
20140158242 | PRESSURE SUPPLY FOR A WATER SYSTEM - A pressure supply system for a fresh water system is provided. The pressure supply system includes a water reservoir having a bleed air inlet and a water outlet. The pressure supply system also includes a water pump so as to load water, which is loaded with bleed air pressure, with a further pressure downstream until a predetermined nominal operating pressure range is achieved. As a result, the pressure supply system provides an increased redundancy by pressure generator assemblies which are based on different pressure generation principles. | 06-12-2014 |
20140290779 | Dual Hose Reel System and Method for Transferring Crude Oil - A system for transfer of crude oil from a production platform to a tethered barge is provided, comprising one or more hose reels which include swivels to facilitate connection/flanging while the hoses are being deployed into the water or retracted. The reels employ a semi-closed design which helps to contain spills. A floating hose is employed to eliminate the need for buoys or floats which must be attached to the hose as it is being deployed from the reel, or detached as the hose is retracted back onto the reel. A buoy is also used on either side of a KLAW device for connecting the hoses. The KLAW device includes shut-off ball valves on either side, and the KLAW device is adapted to separate when a predetermined level of tension is reached on the hose segments it connects. | 10-02-2014 |
20140299214 | Systems and Methods for Offshore Fluid Transfer - Systems and methods for fluid transfer between a first vessel and a second vessel that are separated by a body of water. The systems and methods may include extending a deployed portion of a fluid conduit assembly between the first vessel and the second vessel. The fluid conduit assembly includes a fluid conduit and also may include a fluid conduit support; and, in the deployed portion, the fluid conduit may be suspended from and supported by the fluid conduit support. The systems and methods also may include the use of a conformation control assembly to automatically and/or dynamically adjust the length of the deployed portion to regulate a conformation of the deployed portion. | 10-09-2014 |
20150075662 | DRAIN MASTS - A drain mast includes a first fairing body defining a first fairing wall and a first drain portion. A second fairing body defines a second fairing wall and a second drain portion. The first and second fairing bodies are joined together as a fairing with the first and second fairing walls as opposed exterior fairing walls, and with the first and second drain portions joined to form a drain passage through the fairing from a drain passage inlet to a drain passage outlet. | 03-19-2015 |
20150314858 | FLUID TRANSFER CHAMBER FOR AIRCRAFT FLUID TRANSMISSION LINES - One example of an aircraft fuel transfer chamber includes a chamber housing including a first sub-chamber defining a first inlet to be connected to an outer tube of a first aircraft fuel line assembly. The first sub-chamber receives fuel leaked into the outer tube of the first aircraft fuel line assembly from an inner tube of the first aircraft fuel line assembly. The chamber housing also includes a second sub-chamber connected to the first sub-chamber, the second sub-chamber defining a second inlet to be connected to an outer tube of a second aircraft fuel line assembly. The second sub-chamber receives fuel leaked into the outer tube of the second aircraft fuel line assembly from an inner tube of the second aircraft fuel line assembly. The chamber housing defines an outlet connected to the first inlet and the second inlet to transfer leaked fuel toward a drain of the aircraft. | 11-05-2015 |
20150362131 | FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE PIPE FOR A PUMP SYSTEM - According to embodiments described in the specification, a pump system is provided for use in a body of fluid having a shore. The pump system includes: a pump support; and a discharge pipe coupled to the pump support at a first end and to the shore at a second end, the discharge pipe including at least one segment of a first material and at least one segment of a second material, and having an expanded position for increasing a distance between the first and second ends, and a collapsed position for reducing the distance between the first and second ends. The discharge pipe is configured for accommodating lateral forces applied to the pump system by transitioning between the expanded and collapsed positions in response to the lateral forces. | 12-17-2015 |
20160375966 | VESSEL COMPRISING A BARGE LOADING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a vessel comprising a FIG. | 12-29-2016 |
20180022425 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS BETWEEN A FIRST VESSEL AND A SECOND VESSEL | 01-25-2018 |