Ships – Hatches and covers – Inflatable gaskets
Patent
1998-04-29
1999-08-03
Avila, Stephen
Ships
Hatches and covers
Inflatable gaskets
B63B 1912
Patent
active
059311118
ABSTRACT:
A ship hatch cover of lightweight, water impervious sheet material covers the hatch of a ship to permit loading of bulk materials during inclement weather while protecting the cargo from potential damage or spoiling from rainwater or other contaminants. The hatch cover includes a frame or superstructure for spanning the open portion of a ship's hatch. A lightweight, flexible, water impervious sheet material is stretched over the frame to prevent any moisture or other contaminants from entering the ship's hold while the ship cover is in place. A plurality of separately accessible ports or openings permit even distribution of a particulate or fluent cargo, such as potash or agricultural products.
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Jones Barry D.
Shields Glen E.
Avila Stephen
Canpotex Shipping Services Limited
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