US3141148A
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Underwater sound apparatus
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-27
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1980-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore F Hueter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:44
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/004; G10K11/006; G10K11/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A HYDROPHONE ARRAY ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE EXTENDED FROM A COLLAPSED POSITION TO AN EXTENDED OPERATING POSITION UPON BEING LOWERED INTO THE WATER COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED HYDROPHONE MEANS; NONBUOYANT MEANS; MEANS CONNECTING SAID PLURALITY OF HYDROPHONE MEANS TO SAID NONBUOYANT MEANS TO CAUSE SAID ASSEMBLY TO SINK; A BUOYANT MEMBER; MEANS CONNECTING SAID BUOYANT MEMBER TO ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID HYDROPHONE MEANS WHEREBY UPON SUBMERGING SAID ASSEMBLY INTO THE WATER SAID BUOYANT MEMBER TENDS TO RISE WITH RESPECT TO SAID NONBUOYANT MEANS SO THAT SAID PLURALITY OF HYDROPHONE MEANS ARE EXTENDED INTO OPERATING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A HYDROPHONE ARRAY ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE EXTENDED FROM A COLLAPSED POSITION TO AN EXTENDED OPERATING POSITION UPON BEING LOWERED INTO THE WATER COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF INTERCONNECTED HYDROPHONE MEANS; NONBUOYANT MEANS; MEANS CONNECTING SAID PLURALITY OF HYDROPHONE MEANS TO SAID NONBUOYANT MEANS TO CAUSE SAID ASSEMBLY TO SINK; A BUOYANT MEMBER; MEANS CONNECTING SAID BUOYANT MEMBER TO ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID HYDROPHONE MEANS WHEREBY UPON SUBMERGING SAID ASSEMBLY INTO THE WATER SAID BUOYANT MEMBER TENDS TO RISE WITH RESPECT TO SAID NONBUOYANT MEANS SO THAT SAID PLURALITY OF HYDROPHONE MEANS ARE EXTENDED INTO OPERATING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |