Title: Removable fluid swivel for mooring terminals

Abstract: For the purpose of mooring a vessel in deep water, as well as to load or discharge a fluid cargo from the vessel, mooring terminals consisting of a buoy anchored to the seabed or a column coupled to the bottom are used. Hoses transfer fluid between the vessel and a fluid swivel in the terminal, allowing 360.degree. rotation of the vessel around the terminal. Pipes and/or hoses from the swivel to a sealed pipeline allow fluid transfer between the ship and any desired location. This invention provides a fluid swivel which has a toroidal shape and can be easily removed from a buoy or column for maintenance, or repair, or replacement.

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Inventors: Kentosh, James M. (Los Angeles, CA, US)

Application Number: 788637
Filing Date: 1977-04-18
Publication_date: 1979-02-13
Assignee: Amtel, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
Primary Class(es): 441/5 114/230.13, 114/230.2
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US Patent Ref:

2030768	Feb, 1936	Schultz	114/165.
3082440	Mar, 1963	Rhedin	114/230.
3614869	Oct, 1971	Flory	114/230.
3838720	Oct, 1974	Van Hulstijn	285/136.
3840927	Oct, 1974	Reid	114/230.

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Primary Examiner: Blix, Trygve M.
Assistant Examiner: Keen, D. W.
Attorney: Freilich, Hornbaker, Wasserman, Rosen & Fernandez