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US 5,707,265 AGranted
Streamlined buoyancy package for subsurface moorings
AssigneeHer Majesty in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
InventorsGeorge A. Fowler, James M. Hamilton
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Abstract
A buoyancy package for subsurface instrumented moorings with reduced drag and increased stability is provided with the use of spherical buoyant members enclosed in a pivotally connected streamlined housing. The use of a spherical buoyant member provides a buoyant member capable of withstanding high pressures for deep water applications, and in one embodiment provides a convenient structure for providing a pivot with respect to the housing.
Claims5
A buoyancy package for subsurface moorings comprising
- a plurality of substantially spherical buoyant members;
- a streamlined housing for enclosing the buoyant members, said housing having openings to allow pressure equalization with the surrounding water;
- pivotal connection means for pivotally connecting the housing with a mooring line;
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- wherein one of the buoyant members has means for attachment with the mooring line and whereby said one buoyant member is rotatably mounted within the housing to allow pivoting of the line relative to the housing.
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