US3144667A
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Inflatable neck band life preserver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-19
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1983-07-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G Dobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:22
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/13; B63C9/15; B63C9/155; B63C2009/133
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN AN INFLATABLE NECK BAND LIFE PRESERVER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A TUBULAR CARTRIDGE, SAID CARTRIDGE BEING SEALED AT ONE END AND HAVING A FRANGIBLE CLOSURE CAP AT THE OTHER END, A QUANTITY OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE CONTAINED IN SAID CARTRIDGE, AN ELONGATED A FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE TUBE, ONE END OF SAID TUBE BEING SECURED TO AND SEALED ABOUT THE CLOSURE CAP END OF SAID TUBULAR CARTRIDGE, MEANS SEALING THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE, MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE TO SAID SEALED END OF SAID CARTRIDGE, AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY LONGITUDINALLY STRETCHING SAID INFLATABLE TUBE OF SAID LIFE PRESERVER WHEN WORN IN NECKLACE FASHION ABOUT THE NECK OF A PERSON FOR RUPTURING SAID FRANGIBLE CLOSURE CAP TO PERMIT THE GAS UNDER PRESSURE IN SAID CARTRIDGE TO INFLATE SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN AN INFLATABLE NECK BAND LIFE PRESERVER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING, A TUBULAR CARTRIDGE, SAID CARTRIDGE BEING SEALED AT ONE END AND HAVING A FRANGIBLE CLOSURE CAP AT THE OTHER END, A QUANTITY OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE CONTAINED IN SAID CARTRIDGE, AN ELONGATED A FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE TUBE, ONE END OF SAID TUBE BEING SECURED TO AND SEALED ABOUT THE CLOSURE CAP END OF SAID TUBULAR CARTRIDGE, MEANS SEALING THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE, MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBE TO SAID SEALED END OF SAID CARTRIDGE, AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY LONGITUDINALLY STRETCHING SAID INFLATABLE TUBE OF SAID LIFE PRESERVER WHEN WORN IN NECKLACE FASHION ABOUT THE NECK OF A PERSON FOR RUPTURING SAID FRANGIBLE CLOSURE CAP TO PERMIT THE GAS UNDER PRESSURE IN SAID CARTRIDGE TO INFLATE SAID FLEXIBLE TUBE.
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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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |