US3076982A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-13
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1981-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred J Rossi
- 👤 Henry R Van Goey
- 👤 Frank C Gilmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:28
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN RECOVERY OF AN OBJECT FROM A BODY OF WATER BY AN AIRBORNE VEHICLE WHEREIN THE COMBINATION OF THE OBJECT AND THE DEVICE ARE FLOATABLE IN THE WATER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A LOOP CAPABLE OF BEING INFLATED TO PRESENT A SUBSTANTIAL OPENING, MEANS ATTACHING THE LOOP TO THE OBJECT WITH THE OBJECT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE LOOP SO THAT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LOOP IS LEFT OPEN AND MEANS FOR POSITIONING THE LOOP UPRIGHT OUT OF THE WATER WHEN THE LOOP IS INFLATED WHEREBY UPON FLOATING THE DEVICE AND THE OBJECT IN THE WATER WITH THE LOOP INFLATED SAID LOOP PROVIDES AN EASILY CONNECTABLE TARGET WITH A TRAILING HOOK FROM THE AIRBORNE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN RECOVERY OF AN OBJECT FROM A BODY OF WATER BY AN AIRBORNE VEHICLE WHEREIN THE COMBINATION OF THE OBJECT AND THE DEVICE ARE FLOATABLE IN THE WATER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A LOOP CAPABLE OF BEING INFLATED TO PRESENT A SUBSTANTIAL OPENING, MEANS ATTACHING THE LOOP TO THE OBJECT WITH THE OBJECT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE LOOP SO THAT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE LOOP IS LEFT OPEN AND MEANS FOR POSITIONING THE LOOP UPRIGHT OUT OF THE WATER WHEN THE LOOP IS INFLATED WHEREBY UPON FLOATING THE DEVICE AND THE OBJECT IN THE WATER WITH THE LOOP INFLATED SAID LOOP PROVIDES AN EASILY CONNECTABLE TARGET WITH A TRAILING HOOK FROM THE AIRBORNE VEHICLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |