Patent ID: 6024512
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: E02B,Y02A

Abstract:
An oil slick barrier device for mounting to a surface, comprising:a pair of attachment members each being adapted for attachment to a surface; andan elongate barrier member having a pair of opposite ends, one of said ends of said barrier member being detachably attached to one of said attachment members, another end of said barrier member being detachable attached to another of said attachment members, said barrier member being adapted for floating on the surface of a body of water to prevent oil on the surface of the body of water from passing through said barrier member;wherein each said attachment member comprises:a housing having an interior, an outer surface, and opposite first and second ends,said first end of said housing having an opening into said interior of said housing; anda suction cup member being coupled to said first end of said housing and covering said opening of said first end of said housing, said suction cup being adapted for attachment to the surface;wherein said outer surface of said housing has a pair of annular channels extending therearound, said channels being positioned between said first and second ends of said housing.