US3082400A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Apparatus and method for measuring relative rates of water currents
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1959-11-27
•
Granted: 1963-03-19
•
Expires: 1979-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse J Coop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/80; G01C; G01C13/00; G01C13/002; G01C13/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING RELATIVE DRIFT RATE IN WATER, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A FREELY FLOATING BUOY CONTAINING A RADIO TRANSMITTER FOR PRODUCING AND TRANSMITTING A RADIO SIGNAL FROM THE APPARATUS TO A REMOTELY LOCATED RECEIVER; A TILT SENSOR SUBJECTED TO TILT FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE TILT; AND A CABLE FOR SUSPENDING THE SENSOR FROM THE BUOY AND FOR CONDUCTING THE TILT SIGNAL TO THE TRANSMITTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING RELATIVE DRIFT RATE IN WATER, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A FREELY FLOATING BUOY CONTAINING A RADIO TRANSMITTER FOR PRODUCING AND TRANSMITTING A RADIO SIGNAL FROM THE APPARATUS TO A REMOTELY LOCATED RECEIVER; A TILT SENSOR SUBJECTED TO TILT FOR PRODUCING A SIGNAL PROPORTIONAL TO THE TILT; AND A CABLE FOR SUSPENDING THE SENSOR FROM THE BUOY AND FOR CONDUCTING THE TILT SIGNAL TO THE TRANSMITTER.
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) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |