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Method and apparatus for launching repeaters of underwater communication cable
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-21
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank R Dickinson
- 👤 Gerd A Tuchen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:53
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/04; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/06; H02G1/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
EQUIPMENT FOR CONVEYING A CABLE FROM A PLACE OF STOWAGE ON A SHIP INTO A BODY OF WATER, SAID EQUIPMENT COMPRISING AN ENGINE FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE WHILE IT IS TRAVELLING OVERBOARD FROM ITS PLACE OF STOWAGE INTO THE WATER, SAID CABLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE LUMP CONNECTED THEREIN WHICH IS HEAVY WITH RESPECT TO THE CABLE, SAID EQUIPMENT BEING CHARACTERIZED BY HAVING CONVEYING MEANS FOR CONVEYING SAID LUMP FROM THE SHIP INTO THE WATER, A BRIDLE ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE MOVING CABLE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
EQUIPMENT FOR CONVEYING A CABLE FROM A PLACE OF STOWAGE ON A SHIP INTO A BODY OF WATER, SAID EQUIPMENT COMPRISING AN ENGINE FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CABLE WHILE IT IS TRAVELLING OVERBOARD FROM ITS PLACE OF STOWAGE INTO THE WATER, SAID CABLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE LUMP CONNECTED THEREIN WHICH IS HEAVY WITH RESPECT TO THE CABLE, SAID EQUIPMENT BEING CHARACTERIZED BY HAVING CONVEYING MEANS FOR CONVEYING SAID LUMP FROM THE SHIP INTO THE WATER, A BRIDLE ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE MOVING CABLE,
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |