Coupling systems and methods for marine barriers

Details Coupling systems and methods for marine barriers Coupling systems and methods for marine barriers

2006-11-28

2006-11-28

Engle, Patricia L. (Department: 3673)

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C114S241000, C405S071000

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07140599

ABSTRACT:
A marine barrier system comprising first and second barrier sections and a coupler system. The first and second barrier sections comprise first and second main flotation members, respectively, and each main flotation member contains buoyant material. The coupler system is arranged at the juncture of the first and second barrier sections. The coupler system is arranged such that the first and second main flotation members may be placed in a storage configuration and in a deployed configuration. In the storage configuration, the first and second main flotation members are arranged in a parallel, side by side arrangement. In the deployed configuration, the first and second main flotation members are arranged end to end to define a barrier line in a body of water across which movement is limited.

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