US3121889A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-09
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Granted: 1964-02-25
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Expires: 1982-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gentile Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:56
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/26; B63B; B63B22/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN THE COMBINATION OF A MARKER BUOY AND A MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID BUOY ABOUT A BELT, SAID MARKER BUOY COMPRISING A FLOAT HAVING A CHAMBER WHICH IS OPEN AT THE BOTTOM END THEREOF, SAID FLOAT COMPRISING A CELLULAR PLASTIC MATERIAL, A SPOOL-LIKE SINKER RELEASABLY CARRIED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE CORD WOUND UPON SAID SINKER, ONE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CORD BEING SECURED TO SAID FLOAT AND THE OTHER END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CORD BEING SECURED TO SAID SINKER, AND A PAIR OF SPACED SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS SECURED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID FLOAT, SAID MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID MARKER BUOY COMPRISING A CLOSED LOOP HAVING SECURED THERETO A PAIR OF SPACED SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS WHICH COACT WITH THE SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS CARRIED BY SAID FLOAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN THE COMBINATION OF A MARKER BUOY AND A MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID BUOY ABOUT A BELT, SAID MARKER BUOY COMPRISING A FLOAT HAVING A CHAMBER WHICH IS OPEN AT THE BOTTOM END THEREOF, SAID FLOAT COMPRISING A CELLULAR PLASTIC MATERIAL, A SPOOL-LIKE SINKER RELEASABLY CARRIED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE CORD WOUND UPON SAID SINKER, ONE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CORD BEING SECURED TO SAID FLOAT AND THE OTHER END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CORD BEING SECURED TO SAID SINKER, AND A PAIR OF SPACED SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS SECURED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID FLOAT, SAID MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID MARKER BUOY COMPRISING A CLOSED LOOP HAVING SECURED THERETO A PAIR OF SPACED SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS WHICH COACT WITH THE SNAP FASTENER ELEMENTS CARRIED BY SAID FLOAT.
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) | 1967-02-24 | 1967-08-26 | 1968-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-24 | 1971-08-26 | 1972-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-24 | 1975-08-26 | 1976-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |