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Passive stabilization system for long period ships
Assignee: John J Mcmullen Associates Inc
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Filing: 1961-01-16
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ripley Kenneth Clay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:28
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B39/00; B63B39/02; B63B39/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A PASSIVE STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR SHIPS COMPRISING WING TANKS SYMMETRICALLY DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SHIP, A MIXING CHAMBER THEREBETWEEN ASTRIDE THE CENTERLINE PLANE OF THE SHIP, AND AN ELONGATED NOZZLE OPEN AT ITS TOP AND INTERCONNECTING EACH WING TANK WITH THE MIXING CHAMBER, SAID NOZZLE HAVING FLARED MOUTHS BUT BEING OTHERWISE OF UNIFORM CROSS SECTION THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A PASSIVE STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR SHIPS COMPRISING WING TANKS SYMMETRICALLY DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SHIP, A MIXING CHAMBER THEREBETWEEN ASTRIDE THE CENTERLINE PLANE OF THE SHIP, AND AN ELONGATED NOZZLE OPEN AT ITS TOP AND INTERCONNECTING EACH WING TANK WITH THE MIXING CHAMBER, SAID NOZZLE HAVING FLARED MOUTHS BUT BEING OTHERWISE OF UNIFORM CROSS SECTION THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTH.
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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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |