Ships inventions

20090266288 - Method of reducing frictional resistance between ship body and water by releasing gases in water: A method of reducing frictional resistance between a ship body and water by releasing gases in water includes the steps of: (a) providing a plurality of gas outlets disposed at predetermined positions under a water level of a fore part of a hull of the ship body for releasing the... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20090266283 - Placement system for a flying kite-type wind-attacked element in a wind-powered watercraft: Disclosed is a placement system for a free-flying kite-type wind-attacked element in a watercraft in which the kite-type wind-attacked element comprising a profiled wing is connected to the vessel body via a traction rope. Said wind-attacked element can be guided from a neutral position on board the watercraft into a... Agent: Alix Yale & Ristas LLP

20090266284 - Automated boat washing system: A self-contained boat cleaning system that dispenses water, soap, wax and/or spot-free rinse chemicals. Cleaning fluids are distributed via conduits which can be concealed inside the rub rail, mounted near the rub rails or other surfaces of the boat, or alternatively can be installed inside the bulkheads of the vessel.... Agent: John C. Smith, Esq.

20090266285 - Escort vessel automatically rotative winch system: The present invention discloses an escort vessel towline force responsive apparatus comprising a rotative winch system mounted to the deck of an escort vessel so that when the tow line between a distressed vessel and the winch system of an escort vessel angularly changes, the escort vessel winch system will... Agent: Michael I Kroll

20090266286 - Flow control device for improving pressure resistance and hull vibration: A flow control mechanism, for improving pressure resistance and hull vibration, includes a lower fin and an upper fin. The lower fin is disposed between a second station and a fourth station in a length direction of a ship and between 10% and 20% of a design draft from a... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20090266287 - Anchor line stabilizer and universal bracket: An anchor line stabilizer helps a boat remain a preferred distance away from an anchor which is located on a floor of a body of water. The anchor line stabilizer, among other things, allows the boat to move a short distance further than the preferred distance away from the anchor... Agent: Lathrop & Clark LLP

20090260555 - Collapsible catamaran: A collapsible catamaran is described, comprising two hulls (1) and a frame (4) which connects the two hulls (1) in a detachable manner and carries plug-in noses (3) which engage in plug-in receptacles (2) of the hulls (1). In order to provide advantageous plug-in connections it is proposed that the... Agent: Collard & Roe, P.C.

20090260561 - Frictional resistance reduction ship: Duct 3 is divided into two or more independent chambers 5, with partition 4 according to the longitudinal direction; piping 6 is introduced in each chamber 5 and penetrates through partition 4to supply air to each chamber 5. Air is supplied by assistance compressor 7 through piping 6. Opening 8... Agent: Lee Fredric Sharra

20090260556 - Magnetically attached floor covering for a boat: A magnetically attached carpeting or other covering for a floor of a boat includes a set of magnetic elements connected to the floor and another set of magnetic elements connected to the carpeting. Wherein, the location of the magnetic elements of the floor and carpeting generally match each other. When... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20090260557 - Ensuring installation of drain plug when launching aquatic vessel: An auxiliary strap, connected to a tie-down strap for securing a boat to a trailer, is removably anchored to a drain opening in the boat, by being connected to a tethered drain plug, or by being connected to a spring clip that extends into the drain opening. The connection of... Agent: Howson & Howson LLP

20090260558 - Watercraft fender: A portable fender for protecting a watercraft hull from damage. The fender(s) length corresponds to the length of the watercraft likely to make contact with a dock, pier and/or pilings. An inflatable, waterproof bladder resides in a protective cover. The bladder's valve permits rapid inflation and deflation. The cover has... Agent: Thomas Robert Kaemmerling

20090260559 - Traction system for operating lines, in particular mooring and/or production lines, of a floating production unit: A traction system for operating lines, in particular mooring lines and/or production lines, of a floating production unit has a number of work stations distributed along the unit, at least at two ends of the unit, and engaged by respective operating lines; a main winch; and a cable transmission device... Agent: Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey LLP

20090260560 - Watercraft including a floatable slide and a boat: The invention features a watercraft that includes a boat and a floatable slide coupled to at least one side wall of the boat.... Agent: Allison Johnson, P.A.

20090255454 - Mooring system for stabilizing a vessel, a vessel, method for stabilizing a vessel and use of a mooring system: A mooring system for stabilizing a vessel for handling offshore structures includes at least one mooring unit, a connection mechanism for connecting the mooring unit to the vessel, and a tractive mechanism for stabilizing the vessel by establishing permanent tension in the connection mechanism. Furthermore, the tractive mechanism includes a... Agent: St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens, LLC

20090249991 - Personal dive device with electronic speed control: A personal dive device includes a body having a power source that is disposed in the body with a voltage of the power source being greater than or equal to about 37 volts. A controller is in electrical communication with the power source. A rotary device is in selective electrical... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20090249992 - Spring stand: A spring stand to minimize impact shock to the back and lower body extremities of a person standing on a surface exposed to vibration and/or intermittent impact forces. The stand includes a spaced-apart upper platform and lower stand support platform with two vertical stabilizer members near each side edge and... Agent: Dennis G. Lapointe Lapointe Law Group, Pl