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US3120106A
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Off shore moorings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-01-22
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1979-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher J Foster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:42
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
IN AN OFFSHORE MOORING STRUCTURE FOR DEEP WATER HAVING BENEATH IT AT LEAST THREE HOLLOW BUOYANT TANKS, A FRAMEWORK ATTACHED TO THE TANKS HOLDING THEM RIGIDLY TOGETHER TO FORM A UNIT, A PLATFORM ABOVE THE FRAMEWORK, A VERTICAL BUOYANT PYLON SLIDABLY PASSING THROUGH EACH OF THE TANKS AND THE PLATFORM AND BRACED AT ALL TIMES LATERALLY BY THE FRAMEWORK, SAID PYLONS HAVING TWO DEPRESSED STEPPED TRACKS ONE DIAGRAMMATICALLY OPPOSITE TO THE OTHER ON THE SIDES OF THE PYLONS, TWO DOUBLE ENDED PAWLS ATTACHED TO THE PLATFORM ENGAGING SAID TRACKS, MEANS TO MOVE THE UPPER ENDS OF THE PAWLS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE STEP TRACKS WHILE MOVING THE LOWER ENDS OUT OF ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH WHEN PUSHING UP THE PYLONS, AND MEANS TO MOVE THE LOWER ENDS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE STEP-TRACKS WHILE MOVING THE UPPER ENDS OUT OF ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH WHEN DEPRESSING THE PYLONS AND MEANS TO FLOOD THE BUOYANT TANKS AND THE BUOYANT PYLONS WHEN DEPRESSING THE PYLONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
IN AN OFFSHORE MOORING STRUCTURE FOR DEEP WATER HAVING BENEATH IT AT LEAST THREE HOLLOW BUOYANT TANKS, A FRAMEWORK ATTACHED TO THE TANKS HOLDING THEM RIGIDLY TOGETHER TO FORM A UNIT, A PLATFORM ABOVE THE FRAMEWORK, A VERTICAL BUOYANT PYLON SLIDABLY PASSING THROUGH EACH OF THE TANKS AND THE PLATFORM AND BRACED AT ALL TIMES LATERALLY BY THE FRAMEWORK, SAID PYLONS HAVING TWO DEPRESSED STEPPED TRACKS ONE DIAGRAMMATICALLY OPPOSITE TO THE OTHER ON THE SIDES OF THE PYLONS, TWO DOUBLE ENDED PAWLS ATTACHED TO THE PLATFORM ENGAGING SAID TRACKS, MEANS TO MOVE THE UPPER ENDS OF THE PAWLS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE STEP TRACKS WHILE MOVING THE LOWER ENDS OUT OF ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH WHEN PUSHING UP THE PYLONS, AND MEANS TO MOVE THE LOWER ENDS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE STEP-TRACKS WHILE MOVING THE UPPER ENDS OUT OF ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH WHEN DEPRESSING THE PYLONS AND MEANS TO FLOOD THE BUOYANT TANKS AND THE BUOYANT PYLONS WHEN DEPRESSING THE PYLONS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |