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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2004
Dana Eagles, Sherborn, MA (US);
Roland E. Jordan, North Attleboro, MA (US);
Jonathan S. Barish, South Easton, MA (US);
John J. Farrell, Norwood, MA (US);
Glenn Kornett, Bonneau, SC (US);
Stoney Thornley, Charleston, SC (US);
Dana Eagles, Sherborn, MA (US);
Roland E. Jordan, North Attleboro, MA (US);
Jonathan S. Barish, South Easton, MA (US);
John J. Farrell, Norwood, MA (US);
Glenn Kornett, Bonneau, SC (US);
Stoney Thornley, Charleston, SC (US);
Albany International Corp., Albany, NY (US);
Abstract
The instant invention is directed to large waterborne, towed flexible fluid containment vessels for the transportation of cargo comprising a fluid or fluidisable material and a method of fabricating the vessels. The flexible fluid containment vessel includes an impervious, elongated flexible tubular structure comprised of fabric having a first circumference. The vessel also includes a sealed front end and rear end and a means for filling and emptying the vessel of cargo. The front end or the rear end of the tubular structure is formed by weaving, knitting or braiding in such a manner to have a taper that terminates in a second circumference that is less than the first circumference.