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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 1996
Filed:
Apr. 04, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Frank Meyers, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
John A Brown, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Robert Reidel, Hawthorne, CA (US);
Assignee:
Kepner Plastics Fabricators, Inc., Torrance, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
405 63 ; 405 66 ;
Abstract
An improved heat-resistant surface contaminant containment boom is described, which has a floatation section incorporating refractory materials and spacing materials providing an air-gap around an inner float assembly which can be formed of less heat-resistant and more flexible materials. Further, the boom provides a water wicking action which draws water into the boom to be converted to steam. Provision is made for the steam to escape from the boom removing heat therefrom allowing the float assembly within to remain at a cooler temperature.