US3082439A
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Mooring buoy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-10
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1981-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hornbostel Lloyd
- 👤 Jay F Pigman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:07
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A MOORING BUOY INCLUDING A PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING A VALVE STEM AND A BUOYANT CIRCULAR NON-CORROSIVE DRUM MEMBER ON WHICH SAID TIRE IS MOUNTED, THE DRUM MEMBER HAVING SAID VALVE STEM PROJECTING INTO ITS INTERIOR, SAID DRUM MEMBER HAVING A SEALED REMOVABLE PLATE ON ONE OF ITS FACES PERMITTING ACCESS TO BE GAINED TO THE INTERIOR OF THE DRUM MEMBER AND TO THE VALVE STEM FOR INFLATING THE PNEUMATIC TIRE, SAID MEMBER HAVING UPPER AND LOWER OPPOSITE FACES WITH ONE FACE PROVIDED WITH ONLY ONE ANCHOR LINE CONNECTION AND THE OTHER FACE BEING PROVIDED WITH ONLY ONE BOAT MOORING LINE CONNECTION AND WITH THE CONNECTIONS BEING OFFSET RADIALLY FROM A CENTRAL AXIS OF THE MEMBER, AND SAID CONNECTIONS BEING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CENTRAL AXIS AND SAID MEMBER SO THAT UPON PULLING FORCES BEING APPLIED TO SAID MEMBER THE FORCES EXERTED ON SAID CONNECTIONS WILL REACT AGAINST EACH OTHER TO ASSIST IN RESISTING OVERTURNING OF THE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A MOORING BUOY INCLUDING A PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING A VALVE STEM AND A BUOYANT CIRCULAR NON-CORROSIVE DRUM MEMBER ON WHICH SAID TIRE IS MOUNTED, THE DRUM MEMBER HAVING SAID VALVE STEM PROJECTING INTO ITS INTERIOR, SAID DRUM MEMBER HAVING A SEALED REMOVABLE PLATE ON ONE OF ITS FACES PERMITTING ACCESS TO BE GAINED TO THE INTERIOR OF THE DRUM MEMBER AND TO THE VALVE STEM FOR INFLATING THE PNEUMATIC TIRE, SAID MEMBER HAVING UPPER AND LOWER OPPOSITE FACES WITH ONE FACE PROVIDED WITH ONLY ONE ANCHOR LINE CONNECTION AND THE OTHER FACE BEING PROVIDED WITH ONLY ONE BOAT MOORING LINE CONNECTION AND WITH THE CONNECTIONS BEING OFFSET RADIALLY FROM A CENTRAL AXIS OF THE MEMBER, AND SAID CONNECTIONS BEING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID CENTRAL AXIS AND SAID MEMBER SO THAT UPON PULLING FORCES BEING APPLIED TO SAID MEMBER THE FORCES EXERTED ON SAID CONNECTIONS WILL REACT AGAINST EACH OTHER TO ASSIST IN RESISTING OVERTURNING OF THE MEMBER.
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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |