US3077614A
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Buoy for mooring vessels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-07-20
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1980-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Lloyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:20
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A BUOY FOR SECURING A VESSEL FLOATING IN WATER WHICH COMPRISES A BUOYANT FLOAT MEMBER HAVING TWO RIGID ROD MEMBERS EXTENDING OUT FROM OPPOSITE SIDES AND ALONG A CENTRAL AXIS THEREOF, ONE OF SUCH ROD MEMBERS HAVING A COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT SPACED AWAY FROM SAID FLOAT MEMBER, MEANS POSITIONED ON SAID ONE ROD MEMBER INTERMEDIATE THE FLOAT MEMBER AND THE COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT ADAPTED TO HOLD AN ANCHOR LINE FOR SECURING THE VESSEL, AN ANCHOR LINE, SAID ANCHOR LINE BEING SECURED TO SAID MEANS AT A POINT SPACED AWAY FROM ONE FREE END THEREOF, MEANS ON THE SECOND ROD MEMBER FOR REMOVABLY HOLDING SAID FREE END OF THE ANCHOR LINE WHEN NOT IN USE FOR SECURING THE VESSEL, THE BUOYANCY OF THE FLOAT MEMBER BEING AT LEAST TWO AND ONE HALF TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE COUNTERBALANCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A BUOY FOR SECURING A VESSEL FLOATING IN WATER WHICH COMPRISES A BUOYANT FLOAT MEMBER HAVING TWO RIGID ROD MEMBERS EXTENDING OUT FROM OPPOSITE SIDES AND ALONG A CENTRAL AXIS THEREOF, ONE OF SUCH ROD MEMBERS HAVING A COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT SPACED AWAY FROM SAID FLOAT MEMBER, MEANS POSITIONED ON SAID ONE ROD MEMBER INTERMEDIATE THE FLOAT MEMBER AND THE COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHT ADAPTED TO HOLD AN ANCHOR LINE FOR SECURING THE VESSEL, AN ANCHOR LINE, SAID ANCHOR LINE BEING SECURED TO SAID MEANS AT A POINT SPACED AWAY FROM ONE FREE END THEREOF, MEANS ON THE SECOND ROD MEMBER FOR REMOVABLY HOLDING SAID FREE END OF THE ANCHOR LINE WHEN NOT IN USE FOR SECURING THE VESSEL, THE BUOYANCY OF THE FLOAT MEMBER BEING AT LEAST TWO AND ONE HALF TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE COUNTERBALANCE.
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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |