Appeal 2006-2384
Application 10/003,037
within the first membrane, extending between the top and
opposing bottom surfaces, and adjacent to the first
flotation member;
wherein at least one of the gas-relief openings within the first plurality
is structured so that gas flows unobstructed through it when the
system is used.
28. A venting method comprising:
coupling a first membrane to a first flotation member, wherein the
first flotation member includes a first float and a first float
compartment membrane, and wherein the coupling includes
coupling the first float compartment membrane to the first
membrane, the first membrane having a top surface and an
opposing bottom surface, and the first float compartment
membrane having an inside surface and an opposing outside
surface;
forming gas-relief passageways either:
within the first float compartment membrane and extending
between the inside and opposing outside surfaces, or
within the first membrane, extending between the top and
opposing bottom surfaces, and adjacent to the first
flotation member; and
elevating at least a portion of the first membrane;
so as to cause the first membrane to float when placed over a
body containing some liquid; and
so that gas from the body is directly vented to atmosphere
through at least one of the gas-relief passageways.
32. A method of venting gas from a body containing some liquid,
comprising:
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