Vessel transfer system and associated methods

Active Publication Date: 2005-12-22
THOMPSON KENNETH R
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[0008] In view of the foregoing background, it is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a practical energy efficient, and time efficient system for transferring a vessel between a first body of water and second body of water separated by a barrier that may be readily installed adjacent an existing barrier. It is furth

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One disadvantage that exists with boating communities that have such marina pools, however, is that in order for the vessel to be used in the adjacent navigable waterway, it must first be transferred from the marina pool to the navigable waterway.
This system, however, may be quite expensive and complicated

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[0026] The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout, and prime and multiple prime notations are used to indicate similar elements in alternate embodiments.

[0027] Referring initially to FIGS. 1-4C, a system 12 for transferring a vessel 15 between a first body of water 17 and a second body of water 19 is now described. The first body of water 17 may, for example, be a navigable waterway, and the second body of water 19 may be a waterway adjacent the navigable waterway, such as a marina pool for a boating co...

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A system for transferring a vessel between a first body of water having a first water level and a second body of water having a second water level includes a barrier separating the first body of water from the second body of water. The system also includes a transfer structure adjacent the barrier for receiving the vessel to be transferred between the first and second bodies of water, and a transfer apparatus adjacent the barrier for moving the transfer structure between a first position and a second position. The upper portion of the barrier includes a barrier door that is movable between an opened position when the transfer structure is in the second position to allow the vessel to move into and out of the transfer structure, and a closed position when the transfer structure is in the first position.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of transferring vessels, and, more particularly, to the field of transferring vessels between a navigable waterway, and a private waterway, and related methods. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Boating communities may sometimes have marina pools so that residents may keep their vessels in the water. These marina pools are generally constructed adjacent a navigable waterway. Further, a barrier generally separates the marina pool from the adjacent navigable waterway. There are many advantages to marina pools, such as a more protected environment for keeping a vessel in water, for example. [0003] One disadvantage that exists with boating communities that have such marina pools, however, is that in order for the vessel to be used in the adjacent navigable waterway, it must first be transferred from the marina pool to the navigable waterway. More particularly, the marina pool may have a first water level, and the ...

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IPC IPC(8): E02C5/00
CPCE02C5/00
Inventor THOMPSON, KENNETH R.
Owner THOMPSON KENNETH R
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