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Weighting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-30
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1981-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul L Gagnon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:13
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A WEIGHTING DEVICE FOR A HEAVING LINE WHICH DEVICE INCLUDES AN ELONGATED, GENERALLY ROUNDED, HOLLOW, CLOSED, RESILIENT BUOYANT BODY MEMBER, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF INDENTATIONS ALONG THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY MEMBER THEREBY DIVIDING SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY MEMBER INTO RAISED LANDS AND DEPRESSED GROOVES, THE PORTIONS OF SAID BODY MEMBER DEFINING SAID GROOVES BEING TRANSLUCENT, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY MEMBER UNDERLYING SAID GROOVES BEING COATED WITH A PHOSPHORESCENT MATERIAL, SAID GROOVES BEING SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE PHOSPHORESCENT MATERIAL IS VISIBLE WHEN THE WEIGHTING DEVICE IS VIEWED FROM ANY DIRECTION, AND EYE MEANS FOR ATTACHING A LINE TO SAID DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A WEIGHTING DEVICE FOR A HEAVING LINE WHICH DEVICE INCLUDES AN ELONGATED, GENERALLY ROUNDED, HOLLOW, CLOSED, RESILIENT BUOYANT BODY MEMBER, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF INDENTATIONS ALONG THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY MEMBER THEREBY DIVIDING SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY MEMBER INTO RAISED LANDS AND DEPRESSED GROOVES, THE PORTIONS OF SAID BODY MEMBER DEFINING SAID GROOVES BEING TRANSLUCENT, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID BODY MEMBER UNDERLYING SAID GROOVES BEING COATED WITH A PHOSPHORESCENT MATERIAL, SAID GROOVES BEING SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER AND POSITIONED SUCH THAT THE PHOSPHORESCENT MATERIAL IS VISIBLE WHEN THE WEIGHTING DEVICE IS VIEWED FROM ANY DIRECTION, AND EYE MEANS FOR ATTACHING A LINE TO SAID DEVICE.
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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |