Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Repairing
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Bryant, David (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Repairing
C029S426100, C440S054000, C114S265000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07992275
ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed herein for lifting thrusters on vessels enabling for on vessel maintenance at sea. The method can include engaging a thruster mounting flange with a thruster well bottom flange; installing alignment guide plates to provide a rough alignment; positioning a seal to provide a connection; installing fasteners to secure the flanges; actuating clamps to secure the flanges while compressing the seal; raising the thruster out of the thruster well; transporting the thruster to a deck of the floating vessel; actuating clamps to hold the flanges; removing the fasteners; flowing water into the thruster well; disengaging the clamps; and lifting the thruster with the lifting means.
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Bekker Joannes Raymond Mari
Moore Sammy Russell
Bryant David
Buskop Wendy
Buskop Law Group PC
Koehler Christopher
Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc.
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