High-speed faired towline

A faired towline comprises a load-bearing member, as the leading edge member, that has a cross-sectional configuration of a rectangle with rounded corners and the longer dimension being the vertical one, an elastomeric fairing that is in continuous contact with the load-bearing member, and a smooth,...

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Main Authors FOLB; REECE, GAY, JR.; SHELTON M
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 07.04.1987
Edition4
Subjects
EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
RELATED EQUIPMENT
SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A faired towline comprises a load-bearing member, as the leading edge member, that has a cross-sectional configuration of a rectangle with rounded corners and the longer dimension being the vertical one, an elastomeric fairing that is in continuous contact with the load-bearing member, and a smooth, tough covering for both members.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19850695510