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US3105459A
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Safety float for skin divers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-21
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1981-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanford M Conn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:59
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B2201/00; B63B2201/20; B63B2211/00; B63B2211/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A SAFETY FLOAT FOR SKIN DIVERS COMPRISING A BUOYANT BODY, A COLLAPSIBLE FLAGSTAFF APPLIED THERETO, A PART OF THE FLAGSTAFF BEING ATTACHED TO THE BODY, A FLAT ON THE FLAGSTAFF, A WEIGHT ON THE BODY, SAID FLATSTAFF BEING CAPABLE OF EXTENSION MANUALLY BY THE DIVER FROM THE TOP OF THE BODY AT ANY LEVEL, AND THE FLOAT WITH WEIGHT HAVING A POSITIVE BUOYANCY PROVIDING FOR ASCENDANCE THEREOF FROM SUBSTANTIALLY ANY DEPTH UNDER THE SURFACE TO THE SURFACE, THE WEIGHT BEING LOCATED ON THE BODY OPPOSITELY TO THE FLAGSTAFF WHEN EXTENDED, SO THAT THE FLAGSTAFF EXTENDS VERTICALLY UPWARDLY GENERALLY WHEN FLOATING WITH THE WEIGHT BEING IN THE LOWER PART OF THE BODY, SAID WEIGHT EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BODY AT THE LOWER PART THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A SAFETY FLOAT FOR SKIN DIVERS COMPRISING A BUOYANT BODY, A COLLAPSIBLE FLAGSTAFF APPLIED THERETO, A PART OF THE FLAGSTAFF BEING ATTACHED TO THE BODY, A FLAT ON THE FLAGSTAFF, A WEIGHT ON THE BODY, SAID FLATSTAFF BEING CAPABLE OF EXTENSION MANUALLY BY THE DIVER FROM THE TOP OF THE BODY AT ANY LEVEL, AND THE FLOAT WITH WEIGHT HAVING A POSITIVE BUOYANCY PROVIDING FOR ASCENDANCE THEREOF FROM SUBSTANTIALLY ANY DEPTH UNDER THE SURFACE TO THE SURFACE, THE WEIGHT BEING LOCATED ON THE BODY OPPOSITELY TO THE FLAGSTAFF WHEN EXTENDED, SO THAT THE FLAGSTAFF EXTENDS VERTICALLY UPWARDLY GENERALLY WHEN FLOATING WITH THE WEIGHT BEING IN THE LOWER PART OF THE BODY, SAID WEIGHT EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE BODY AT THE LOWER PART THEREOF.
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |