US PATENT SUBCLASS 414 / 142.6
.~ By use of laterally moving crane on marine vessel


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414 /   HD   MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING

137.1  DF  MARINE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYSTEM {14}
142.6.~ By use of laterally moving crane on marine vessel


DEFINITION

Classification: 414/142.6

By use of laterally moving crane on marine vessel:

(under subclass 137.1) Apparatus wherein the loading or unloading structure includes an overhead beam having material transporting carriage means suspended therefrom for movement therealong wherein the beam is supported for movement bodily transversely to its extent, while remaining parallel to its original orientation, and wherein the overhead beam is supported by the buoyant vehicle.

(1) Note. The beam of this subclass commonly extends transversely of the buoyant vehicle and such beam moves longitudinally with respect to the vehicle.