Ships – Bulkheads and doors
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Vasudeva, Ajay (Department: 3617)
Ships
Bulkheads and doors
C114S078000, C114S117000, C114S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07111571
ABSTRACT:
A marine vessel has at least two engines installed in separate respective engine compartments that are positioned substantially horizontally adjacent to each other and are separated from each other by a wall structure defining at least one opening provided with a floodgate arrangement. The floodgate arrangement includes a gate device that is movable between a closed position, in which the gate device blocks the opening, and an open position, in which the gate device frees the opening, and a buoyancy assisted movement actuation device for moving the gate device from its closed position to its open position under the influence of rising water level.
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Kosomaa Janne
Laurilehto Mika
Levander Oskar
Smith-Hill and Bedell
Vasudeva Ajay
Wartsila Finland Oy
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