US3137265A
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Device for controlling ship movement
Assignee: Eastern Research Group
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Filing: 1960-11-21
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1980-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyerhoff Leonard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:15
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H5/00; B63H5/07; B63H5/14; B63H25/00; B63H25/48; B63H11/00; B63H11/02; B63H11/10; B63H11/107; B63H11/117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A SHIP, FIRST MEANS PRODUCING A STREAM OF WATER, SECOND MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SHIP FOR GUIDING SAID STREAM, THIRD MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHIP AND DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID STREAM ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID SECOND MEANS, SAID THIRD MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO DEFLECT SAID STREAM IN A DESIRED DIRECTION HAVING A VERTICAL COMPONENT, AND CYCLIC CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID THIRD MEANS TO CAUSE SAID THIRD MEANS TO CYCLICALLY DEFLECT SAID STREAM OF WATER SHEREBY CORRESPONDING CYCLICALLY FORCES ACTING ON SAID SHIP ARE PROVIDED IN DIRECTIONS OPPOSED TO THOSE OF THE CYCLICALLY DEFLECTED STREAM OF WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN A SHIP, FIRST MEANS PRODUCING A STREAM OF WATER, SECOND MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SHIP FOR GUIDING SAID STREAM, THIRD MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SHIP AND DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF SAID STREAM ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID SECOND MEANS, SAID THIRD MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO DEFLECT SAID STREAM IN A DESIRED DIRECTION HAVING A VERTICAL COMPONENT, AND CYCLIC CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID THIRD MEANS TO CAUSE SAID THIRD MEANS TO CYCLICALLY DEFLECT SAID STREAM OF WATER SHEREBY CORRESPONDING CYCLICALLY FORCES ACTING ON SAID SHIP ARE PROVIDED IN DIRECTIONS OPPOSED TO THOSE OF THE CYCLICALLY DEFLECTED STREAM OF WATER.
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |