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US3117326A
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Life saving apparatus
Assignee: Bernhardt Apparatebau GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1961-11-30
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernhardt Jost
- 👤 Bohle Friedrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:57
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/11; B63C9/125; B63C9/1255
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A LIFE JACKET WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: A HORSHSHOE-SHAPED SUPPORT HAVING A NECK PORTION TO BE PLACED AROUND THE NECK OF A PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH FOR RESTING ON THE CHEST OF THE PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LIFE JACKET, TWO INDIVIDUALLY INFLATABLE FLOATING BODIES OF A SHAPE SIMILAR TO THAT OF SAID SUPPORT AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, EACH OF SAID FLOATING BODIES COMPRISING A COLLAR PORTION AND TWO LEG PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID COLLAR PORTION FOR RESTING OVER THE CHEST OF A PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SAID LIFE JACKET, AT LEAST THE UPPER ONE OF SAID FLOATING BODIES BEING PROVIDED WITH A PORTION FOR SUPPORTING THE CHIN OF THE PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LIFE JACKET, SUPPORT STREP MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT AND COMPRISING A HIP STREP AND A NECK-CROTCH STRAP FOR CONNECTING SAID SUPPORT TO THE PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LIFE JACKET, FLOATING BODY STRAP MEANS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE FREE END PORTIONS OF THE LEGS OF SAID FLOATING BODIES FOR SELECTIVE AND DETACHABLE CONNECTION WITH SAID HIP STRAP, AND COVER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT FOR ENCLOSING AND HOLDING SAID FLOATING BODIES IN THEIR DEFLATED CONDITION ON SAID SUPPORT AND STORING SAID FLOATING BODIES THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A LIFE JACKET WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: A HORSHSHOE-SHAPED SUPPORT HAVING A NECK PORTION TO BE PLACED AROUND THE NECK OF A PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH FOR RESTING ON THE CHEST OF THE PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LIFE JACKET, TWO INDIVIDUALLY INFLATABLE FLOATING BODIES OF A SHAPE SIMILAR TO THAT OF SAID SUPPORT AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, EACH OF SAID FLOATING BODIES COMPRISING A COLLAR PORTION AND TWO LEG PORTIONS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTED TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID COLLAR PORTION FOR RESTING OVER THE CHEST OF A PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SAID LIFE JACKET, AT LEAST THE UPPER ONE OF SAID FLOATING BODIES BEING PROVIDED WITH A PORTION FOR SUPPORTING THE CHIN OF THE PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LIFE JACKET, SUPPORT STREP MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT AND COMPRISING A HIP STREP AND A NECK-CROTCH STRAP FOR CONNECTING SAID SUPPORT TO THE PERSON TO BE EQUIPPED WITH THE LIFE JACKET, FLOATING BODY STRAP MEANS RESPECTIVELY CONNECTED TO THE FREE END PORTIONS OF THE LEGS OF SAID FLOATING BODIES FOR SELECTIVE AND DETACHABLE CONNECTION WITH SAID HIP STRAP, AND COVER MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORT FOR ENCLOSING AND HOLDING SAID FLOATING BODIES IN THEIR DEFLATED CONDITION ON SAID SUPPORT AND STORING SAID FLOATING BODIES THEREIN.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |