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US3078482A
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Swimming accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-05-11
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wyly K Crowder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B31/00; A63B31/08; A63B31/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A WATER PROPULSION DEVICE FOR TRANSLATING AN OSCILLATING DRIVING MOTION INTO A THRUST IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY TRANSVERSE TO THE DRIVING MOTION COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE HYDROFOIL, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID HYDROFOIL FOR LIMITED ANGULAR OSCILLATION ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO BOTH THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF THRUST AND TO THE DIRECTION OF THE OSCILLATING DRIVING MOTION, AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID HYDROFOIL FOR FLEXING INTO AN ARCUATE FORM CONCAVE IN THE INSTANTANEOUS DIRECTION OF THE DRIVING MOTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A WATER PROPULSION DEVICE FOR TRANSLATING AN OSCILLATING DRIVING MOTION INTO A THRUST IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY TRANSVERSE TO THE DRIVING MOTION COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE HYDROFOIL, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID HYDROFOIL FOR LIMITED ANGULAR OSCILLATION ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO BOTH THE DESIRED DIRECTION OF THRUST AND TO THE DIRECTION OF THE OSCILLATING DRIVING MOTION, AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID HYDROFOIL FOR FLEXING INTO AN ARCUATE FORM CONCAVE IN THE INSTANTANEOUS DIRECTION OF THE DRIVING MOTION.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |