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Inflatable kites
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-24
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hyman Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/08; A63H27/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A KITE COMPRISING A FLAT NORMALLY FLEXIBLE WINGFORMING SHEET, AN ELONGATED INFLATABLE CHAMBER FORMED INTEGRALLY IN THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SAID SHEET AND ADAPTED, WHEN INFLATED, TO HOLD SAID SHEET RIGIDLY IN WINGFORMING POSITION, SAID CHAMBER HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION AND TWO OUTWARDLY EXTENDING INFLATABLE ARM SECTIONS, SAID ARM SECTIONS BEING ADJUSTABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CENTRAL PORTION WITH AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF MATERIAL ADJACENT SAID CENTRAL PORTION SO THAT SAID ARM SECTIONS WILL, UPON MANUAL ADJUSTMENT, ASSUME A DIHEDRAL ANGLE WHICH IS UPWARDLY DEFLECTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CENTRAL PORTION, SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND ARM SECTIONS FORMING A SINGLE GAS-TIGHT COMPARTMENT, AND A VALVE OPERATIVELY OPENING INTO SAID CHAMBER FOR DEFLATING AND INFLATING SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A KITE COMPRISING A FLAT NORMALLY FLEXIBLE WINGFORMING SHEET, AN ELONGATED INFLATABLE CHAMBER FORMED INTEGRALLY IN THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SAID SHEET AND ADAPTED, WHEN INFLATED, TO HOLD SAID SHEET RIGIDLY IN WINGFORMING POSITION, SAID CHAMBER HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION AND TWO OUTWARDLY EXTENDING INFLATABLE ARM SECTIONS, SAID ARM SECTIONS BEING ADJUSTABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CENTRAL PORTION WITH AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF MATERIAL ADJACENT SAID CENTRAL PORTION SO THAT SAID ARM SECTIONS WILL, UPON MANUAL ADJUSTMENT, ASSUME A DIHEDRAL ANGLE WHICH IS UPWARDLY DEFLECTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID CENTRAL PORTION, SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND ARM SECTIONS FORMING A SINGLE GAS-TIGHT COMPARTMENT, AND A VALVE OPERATIVELY OPENING INTO SAID CHAMBER FOR DEFLATING AND INFLATING SAID CHAMBER.
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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |