US3017857A
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Sea farming
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-12-21
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Granted: 1962-01-23
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Expires: 1979-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Munz Otto John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K61/00; A01K61/50; A01K61/54; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/80; Y02A40/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
AN ARTICLE FOR MOLLUSK PORPAGATION BY SUBMERSION IN A MOLLUSK GROWING AREA COMPRISING A LENGTH OF A FLEXIBLE STRAND AND A PLURALITY OF SOLID GLOBULE-LIKE CULTCH PORTIONS AT SPACED INTERVALS THEREON, FORMING A UNITARY BODY INTEGRAL THEREWITH, WHEREBY MOLLUSKS ATTACHED TO SAID CULTCH PORTIONS MAY BE TRANSPLANTED ON AND WITH SAID LINE FROM OYSTER-SPAT GROUNDS TO OYSTER FATTENING GROUNDS AND WHEREBY MOLLUSKS MAY BE SEPARATED FROM SAID LINE BY DRAWING SAID LINE THROUGH A DIE OF A SHAPE AND DIAMETER SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE SHAPE AND DIAMETER OF SAID LINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
AN ARTICLE FOR MOLLUSK PORPAGATION BY SUBMERSION IN A MOLLUSK GROWING AREA COMPRISING A LENGTH OF A FLEXIBLE STRAND AND A PLURALITY OF SOLID GLOBULE-LIKE CULTCH PORTIONS AT SPACED INTERVALS THEREON, FORMING A UNITARY BODY INTEGRAL THEREWITH, WHEREBY MOLLUSKS ATTACHED TO SAID CULTCH PORTIONS MAY BE TRANSPLANTED ON AND WITH SAID LINE FROM OYSTER-SPAT GROUNDS TO OYSTER FATTENING GROUNDS AND WHEREBY MOLLUSKS MAY BE SEPARATED FROM SAID LINE BY DRAWING SAID LINE THROUGH A DIE OF A SHAPE AND DIAMETER SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE SHAPE AND DIAMETER OF SAID LINE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-01-22 | 1965-07-24 | 1966-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-22 | 1969-07-24 | 1970-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-22 | 1973-07-24 | 1974-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |