End portions for flexible fluid containment vessel and a...

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2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Vasudeva, Ajay (Department: 3617)

Ships

Building

Freighters

C114S256000, C220S560000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10823008

ABSTRACT:
The instant invention is directed to large waterborne, towed flexible fluid containment vessels for the transportation of cargo comprising a fluid or fluidisable material and a method of fabricating the vessels. The flexible fluid containment vessel includes an impervious, elongated flexible tubular structure comprised of fabric having a first circumference. The vessel also includes a sealed front end and rear end and a means for filling and emptying the vessel of cargo. The front end or the rear end of the tubular structure is formed by weaving, knitting or braiding in such a manner to have a taper that terminates in a second circumference that is less than the first circumference.

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