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Radiosonic buoys
Assignee: Electronique Appliquee SA
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Filing: 1960-02-08
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1980-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maes Guy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:25
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/003; H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/02; H04B1/03; H04B1/034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A RADIOSONIC BUOY COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A TUBULAR CASING, MEANS ON THE UPPER PART OF SAID TUBULAR CASING PROVIDING A WATERTIGHT CLOSURE, A FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER WITHIN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID CASING, RADIO EQUIPMENT WATERTIGHTLY CARRIED BY SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER, A SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER DISPOSED BENEATH THE SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER, SALT WATER ACTIVATABLE BATTERIES MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER, A THIRD SUPPORTING MEMBER DISPOSED BENEATH THE SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER AND WITHIN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID TUBULAR CASING, A HYDROPHONE AND CABLE CARRIED BY SAID THIRD SUPPORTING MEMBER, FIRST MEANS WITHIN SAID TUBULAR CASING FOR RENDERING THE SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER TEMPORARILY WATERTIGHT, AND SECOND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TUBULAR CASING FOR AUTOMATICALLY DESTROYING WATERTIGHTNESS AND FOR ENABLING SAID HYDROPHONE CABLE TO UNCOIL FREELY UPON IMPACT OF SAID BUOY WITH THE SEA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A RADIOSONIC BUOY COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF A TUBULAR CASING, MEANS ON THE UPPER PART OF SAID TUBULAR CASING PROVIDING A WATERTIGHT CLOSURE, A FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER WITHIN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID CASING, RADIO EQUIPMENT WATERTIGHTLY CARRIED BY SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER, A SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER DISPOSED BENEATH THE SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER, SALT WATER ACTIVATABLE BATTERIES MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER, A THIRD SUPPORTING MEMBER DISPOSED BENEATH THE SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER AND WITHIN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID TUBULAR CASING, A HYDROPHONE AND CABLE CARRIED BY SAID THIRD SUPPORTING MEMBER, FIRST MEANS WITHIN SAID TUBULAR CASING FOR RENDERING THE SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER TEMPORARILY WATERTIGHT, AND SECOND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TUBULAR CASING FOR AUTOMATICALLY DESTROYING WATERTIGHTNESS AND FOR ENABLING SAID HYDROPHONE CABLE TO UNCOIL FREELY UPON IMPACT OF SAID BUOY WITH THE SEA.
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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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |