Patent ID: 7637693

Claim:
A boom system and boom support arm in combination comprising: a boom comprising one or more flotation units and a curtain connected to the one or more flotation units, the curtain being formed of a flexible fabric material that allows the flow of water therethrough and having a terminal end secured to a shoreline structure; and a boom support arm comprising: a frame connected to a fixed, on-shore structure and having a coupling positioned above a high water level, a support arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotally coupled to the coupling on the frame for pivotal movement of the second end of the support arm between the high water level and a low water level, a flotation assembly connected to the second end of the support arm, and one or more connectors connecting the boom to the support arm to suspend a portion of the boom located between the terminal end of the boom and the second end of the support arm.