BRIAN HAROLD GLOVER
Architects at Bill Pt Ct, Seattle, WA
License number
Alaska AELC5212
Issued Date
Oct 2, 1981
Effective Date
Nov 19, 2015
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2017
Category
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors
Address
Address
10912 Bill Point Ct, Seattle, WA 98110
Professional information
Modular System For Marine Floats
US Patent:
4848260, Jul 18, 1989
Filed:
Jun 4, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/057998
Inventors:
Kris P. Hamilton - Bellingham WA
Brian H. Glover - Bainbridge Island WA
Larry R. Halgren - Bellingham WA
Warren S. Mills - Everson WA
Brian H. Glover - Bainbridge Island WA
Larry R. Halgren - Bellingham WA
Warren S. Mills - Everson WA
Assignee:
Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. - Bellingham WA
International Classification:
E01D 1514
US Classification:
114266
Abstract:
A float system comprised of modular units assembled to form relatively rigid floating assemblies in a plurality of configurations is provided. In a preferred embodiment comprising a basic two-tier assembly, the modular units form upper and lower layers which combine to define a buoyant, protected shell. The units are preferably interchangeable so that they may be used for either the upper or lower layer and are assembled in a staggered manner to form overlapping connections. The modular units may be assembled using a buoyant lower layer and a non-buoyant upper layer, or using more than two buoyant layers if desired. Preferred embodiments for unevenly loaded structures include multilayer portions at locations on the structure corresponding to increased loads.