Apparatus for the combatting of marine growth on offshore structures
CA 1330877 C · Owner: Iev International Pty. Limited · Inventors: Do, Christopher Nghia
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Apparatus (1) for removing marine growth from and for preventing re-growth on, offshore marine structures said apparatus comprising flexible multi-component floating rings (2) and submerged rings (3) being adapted to surround a structural support member of the offshore marine structure, the apparatus being powered by the utilization of ocean forces in the form of waves, swells tides and, currents whereby marine growth is removed from and, prevented from re-establishing on the structural support, member by means of the reciprocating motion of the apparatus about the structural support member.
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- Granted July 26, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 26, 2011.
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