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Title: Connector device

Abstract: A connector device for joining the ends of oil boom sections comprising two connector members (1, 2) and co-operating oppositely arranged channel portions (9, 9') which are readily interengageable but which are shaped so they have to execute parallel relative displacement before disengagement of the channel portions is possible and releasable securing means (11) locatable so as to extend between the channel portions (9, 9') to prevent disengagement thereof.


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Inventors: Milligan, Donald L. (Wirral, GB2)

Application Number: 06/195890
Filing Date: 1980-10-09
Publication_date: 1983-01-11
Assignee: HOYLE MARINE LIMITED (GB)

Primary Class(es): 405/70 403/362, 403/353, 403/315
Other Classes: E02B15/06; E02B15/04
US Patent Ref:
3848417November, 1974Smith et al.405/70
4155664May, 1979Acheson403/331
4295756October, 1981Blair405/70

Other Refs: GB498052
January, 1939403/362

Primary Examiner: Kundrat, Andrew V.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Zarley, McKee, Thomte, Voorhees & Sease
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