Alan Duwane Allen

US Patent:

6517726, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

May 2, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/847491

Inventors:

Alan A. Allen - Woodinville WA
Jeffery D. Cantrell - Crossville IL

Assignee:

American Marine, Inc. - Cocoa FL

International Classification:

C02F 100

US Classification:

210749, 2101981, 2102423, 210923, 210925

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for depositing a chemical over a body of water. In one embodiment the invention includes collecting and concentrating a floating contaminant between two floating booms pulled by one or more surface vessels. The booms define an aperture intermediate of their endpoints, and the towing of the boom results in the flow of concentrated contaminant through the aperture. One or more nozzles proximate the aperture deposit a chemical, such as a liquid dispersant, on the contaminant and water flowing through the aperture. Some embodiments also include a mixing apparatus placed at aft of the aperture for inducing mixing of the deposited chemical and the floating contaminant.

US Patent:

58713050, Feb 16, 1999

Filed:

Jul 28, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/901577

Inventors:

Alan A. Allen - Woodinville WA

International Classification:

E02B 1504

US Classification:

405 70

Abstract:

Provided in accordance with the present invention, is a preferred embodiment of a boom for use in or containing, concentrating, and burning oil on the surface of a body of water. The boom includes a series of flotation sections, having an average density substantially less than that of water for providing flotation. The boom also includes a water distribution system at least partially surrounding one or more flotation sections. The water distribution system includes material substantially permeable to the water, for receiving, absorbing, and distribution of the water for heat protection. The boom additionally includes a pressurized fluid system/structure for placing the water distribution system in fluid communication with a supply of pressurized water. The pressurized fluid system includes at least one fluid conduit, extending for substantially the length of the boom. The conduit includes an end adapted for connecting to an external source of pressurized water.