Patent ID: 7140599
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: B63G,E02B

Abstract:
1. A marine barrier system comprising: first and second barrier sections comprising first and second main flotation members, respectively, where each main flotation member is a hollow plastic pipe and contains buoyant material; at least one post member associated with each barrier section, where at least a portion of each post member extends into the main flotation member; first and second cables extending through the first and second main flotation members, respectively; a coupler system arranged at the juncture of the first and second barrier sections, the coupler system comprising a chain assembly connected to and extending between ends of the cables of adjacent main flotation members such that the cables and the chain assembly form a continuous connection along the entire length of the barrier system; whereby the chain assembly is configured such that the first and second main flotation members may be placed in