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US3143992A
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Pontoon boat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-29
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1982-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jessie T Beams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:07
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H16/00; B63H16/08; B63H16/12; B63B; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/10; B63B1/12; B63B1/121; B63H16/20; B63H2016/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A CATAMARAN COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED, PARALLEL AND UPWARDLY OPENING OPEN TOP PONTOONS, A DECK MOUNTED FROM AND EXTENDING ACROSS AT LEAST PORTIONS OF THE OPEN TOPS OF AND BETWEEN SAID PONTOONS AND CONSTITUTING THE TOPS OF SAID PORTIONS THEREOF, SAID DECK HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID PONTOONS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS THERETO, PROPULSION MEANS MOUNTED ON THE DECK, SAID PONTOONS INCLUDING SPACED BULKHEADS EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SIDES OF SAID PONTOONS AND PROVIDING LIVE BAIT BOXES COMMUNICATING WITH THE ACCESS OPENINGS, REMOVABLE HATCHES ON THE DECK CLOSING SAID ACCESS OPENINGS, SAID PONTOONS HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN COMMUNICATING THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE BAIT BOXES WITH THE ATMOSPHERE, AND REMOVABLE CLOSURES ON THE PONTOONS FOR THE LAST-NAMED OPENINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A CATAMARAN COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED, PARALLEL AND UPWARDLY OPENING OPEN TOP PONTOONS, A DECK MOUNTED FROM AND EXTENDING ACROSS AT LEAST PORTIONS OF THE OPEN TOPS OF AND BETWEEN SAID PONTOONS AND CONSTITUTING THE TOPS OF SAID PORTIONS THEREOF, SAID DECK HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID PONTOONS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS THERETO, PROPULSION MEANS MOUNTED ON THE DECK, SAID PONTOONS INCLUDING SPACED BULKHEADS EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SIDES OF SAID PONTOONS AND PROVIDING LIVE BAIT BOXES COMMUNICATING WITH THE ACCESS OPENINGS, REMOVABLE HATCHES ON THE DECK CLOSING SAID ACCESS OPENINGS, SAID PONTOONS HAVING OPENINGS THEREIN COMMUNICATING THE LOWER PORTIONS OF THE BAIT BOXES WITH THE ATMOSPHERE, AND REMOVABLE CLOSURES ON THE PONTOONS FOR THE LAST-NAMED OPENINGS.
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |