US3097622A
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Stabilization of floating bodies
Assignee: Muirhead and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1962-03-28
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1982-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bell John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:29
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B39/00; B63B39/02; B63B39/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A FLOATING BODY HAVING A STABILIZER TANK THE TOP OF WHICH IS BELOW THE WATER LINE AND OPEN SO THAT WATER FILLS THE TANK UP TO A LEVEL DETERMINED BY PRESSURE OF GAS IN THE TANK, PUMP MEANS FOR PRESSURIZING THE GAS IN THE BANK SO THAT THE TANK IS NORMALLY SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH GAS WHEN THE TANK IS IN ITS CENTRAL POSITION OF VERTICAL MOVEMENT, VALVE MEANS CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF GAS INTO AND OUT OF THE TANK AND MEANS FOR OPENING THE VALVE MEANS FOR A PERIOD WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR THE DOWNWARD LIMIT OF ITS VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO PERMIT WATER TO ENTER THE TANK AND FOR OPENING THE VALVE MEANS FOR A PERIOD WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR ITS UPWARD LIMIT OF VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO PERMIT WATER TO LEAVE THE TANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A FLOATING BODY HAVING A STABILIZER TANK THE TOP OF WHICH IS BELOW THE WATER LINE AND OPEN SO THAT WATER FILLS THE TANK UP TO A LEVEL DETERMINED BY PRESSURE OF GAS IN THE TANK, PUMP MEANS FOR PRESSURIZING THE GAS IN THE BANK SO THAT THE TANK IS NORMALLY SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH GAS WHEN THE TANK IS IN ITS CENTRAL POSITION OF VERTICAL MOVEMENT, VALVE MEANS CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF GAS INTO AND OUT OF THE TANK AND MEANS FOR OPENING THE VALVE MEANS FOR A PERIOD WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR THE DOWNWARD LIMIT OF ITS VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO PERMIT WATER TO ENTER THE TANK AND FOR OPENING THE VALVE MEANS FOR A PERIOD WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR ITS UPWARD LIMIT OF VERTICAL MOVEMENT TO PERMIT WATER TO LEAVE THE TANK.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |