US3123845A
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Swimmer s buoy
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-10
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Expires: 1981-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:18
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A SWIMMER''S SAFETY BUOY AND FLOAT COMPRISING A. A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT BUOYANT MEMBER HAVING LARGE SURFACE AREAS AT THE OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, AND B. HOOKED, NON-BUOYANT WEIGHTED ARMS EXTENDING FROM ONE END OF SAID BUOYANT MEMBER, (1) SAID ARMS BEING OF SUFFICIENT WEIGHT TO CAUSE SAID BUOYANT MEMBER TO FLOAT IN AN ERECT POSITION WITH SAID ONE END LOWERMOST AND WITH MAJOR PORTIONS OF SAID LARGE SURFACE AREAS EXPOSED TO VIEW ABOVE THE WATERLINE UPON RELEASE OF THE BUOY AND FLOAT BY A SWIMMER, AND (2) SAID HOOKED ARMS BEING LATERALLY SPACED APART TO ENGAGE UNDER A SWIMMER''S SHOULDERS FOR BUOYANTLY SUPPORTING THE SWIMMER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A SWIMMER''S SAFETY BUOY AND FLOAT COMPRISING A. A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT BUOYANT MEMBER HAVING LARGE SURFACE AREAS AT THE OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, AND B. HOOKED, NON-BUOYANT WEIGHTED ARMS EXTENDING FROM ONE END OF SAID BUOYANT MEMBER, (1) SAID ARMS BEING OF SUFFICIENT WEIGHT TO CAUSE SAID BUOYANT MEMBER TO FLOAT IN AN ERECT POSITION WITH SAID ONE END LOWERMOST AND WITH MAJOR PORTIONS OF SAID LARGE SURFACE AREAS EXPOSED TO VIEW ABOVE THE WATERLINE UPON RELEASE OF THE BUOY AND FLOAT BY A SWIMMER, AND (2) SAID HOOKED ARMS BEING LATERALLY SPACED APART TO ENGAGE UNDER A SWIMMER''S SHOULDERS FOR BUOYANTLY SUPPORTING THE SWIMMER.
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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) | 1967-03-10 | 1967-09-09 | 1968-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-10 | 1971-09-09 | 1972-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-10 | 1975-09-09 | 1976-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |