US3118148A
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Combination swimming pool and bomb shelter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-08
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1982-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Taylor
- 👤 Arthur J Barker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/06; E04H4/08; E04H4/088; E04H9/00; E04H9/04; E04H9/10; E04H9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A COMBINATION SWIMMING POOL AND BOMB SHELTER STRUCTURE COMPRISING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL DEFINING A CONTAINER FOR A BODY OF WATER, A FOLDING COVER ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OVER SAID POOL STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE A CLOSURE AGAINST ENTRY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL INTO SAID CONTAINER, SAID COVER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PANELS HINGED AT THE EDGES THEREOF TO ONE ANOTHER, TRACK MEANS ALONG OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID STRUCTURE, AND ROLLERS ON SAID COVER AND GUIDED BY SAID TRACK MEANS, SAID PANELS EACH COMPRISING AN UPPER SHEET AND A LOWER SHEET WITH A LAYER OF HYDROGEN RICH RADIATION ABSORBING MATERIAL THEREBETWEEN, AND FLAP MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PANELS FOR COVERING THE PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SAID PANELS WHEN IN CLOSING RELATION TO SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A COMBINATION SWIMMING POOL AND BOMB SHELTER STRUCTURE COMPRISING SIDE WALLS AND A BOTTOM WALL DEFINING A CONTAINER FOR A BODY OF WATER, A FOLDING COVER ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OVER SAID POOL STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE A CLOSURE AGAINST ENTRY OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL INTO SAID CONTAINER, SAID COVER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PANELS HINGED AT THE EDGES THEREOF TO ONE ANOTHER, TRACK MEANS ALONG OPPOSITE EDGES OF SAID STRUCTURE, AND ROLLERS ON SAID COVER AND GUIDED BY SAID TRACK MEANS, SAID PANELS EACH COMPRISING AN UPPER SHEET AND A LOWER SHEET WITH A LAYER OF HYDROGEN RICH RADIATION ABSORBING MATERIAL THEREBETWEEN, AND FLAP MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PANELS FOR COVERING THE PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SAID PANELS WHEN IN CLOSING RELATION TO SAID CONTAINER.
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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |