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US 7,244,155 B1Granted
Mooring line for an oceanographic buoy system
AssigneeCortland Cable Company, Inc.
InventorsRichard E. Nye, Hugh B. Milburn
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Abstract
A mooring line for an oceanographic buoy system includes four sections. The first section is a protected cable that is connectable to the buoy. The second section is an energy absorbing cable. The third section is a weighted cable. The fourth section is a buoyant cable that is connectable to the anchor. The four sections are connected in series by smooth transitional connections. When the mooring line is deployed, it has an inverse catenary lay.
Claims26
A mooring line for an oceanographic buoy system having a buoy and an anchor comprising:
- a first section comprising a protected cable and being connectable to said buoy;
- a second section comprising an energy absorbing cable;
- a third section comprising a weighted cable;
- and
- a fourth section comprising a buoyant cable and being connectable to said anchor;
- where said sections being connected in series by a smooth transitional connection;
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- when said mooring line being deployed, said mooring line securing said buoy to said anchor and having an inverse catenary lay.
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