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US3145682A
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Buoyant protective device for boats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-05
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Truffert Louis Marie Alberic
- 👤 Walter Louis Marie Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:47
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B43/00; B63B43/02; B63B43/10; B63B2017/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING WATER FLOWING OVER THE GUNWALE OF A VESSEL FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR THEREOF, COMPRISING A BAND OF FLOATING MATERIAL EXTENDING ALONG SAID GUNWALE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL EDGE AND A SURFACE ADJACENT SAID EDGE FOR ENGAGING THE WATER FLOWING OVER SAID GUNWALE, HINGE MEANS EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID LONGITUDINAL EDGE FOR PIVOTALLY SECURING SAID EDGE OF SAID BAND ALONG SAID VESSEL IN WATER-TIGHT ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH FOR PERMITTING SAID BAND TO PIVOT FROM AN OUTWARDLY LYING POSITION TO AN UPSTANDING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE INWARD FLOW OF WATER OVER SAID GUNWALE AGAINST SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING WATER FLOWING OVER THE GUNWALE OF A VESSEL FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR THEREOF, COMPRISING A BAND OF FLOATING MATERIAL EXTENDING ALONG SAID GUNWALE HAVING A LONGITUDINAL EDGE AND A SURFACE ADJACENT SAID EDGE FOR ENGAGING THE WATER FLOWING OVER SAID GUNWALE, HINGE MEANS EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID LONGITUDINAL EDGE FOR PIVOTALLY SECURING SAID EDGE OF SAID BAND ALONG SAID VESSEL IN WATER-TIGHT ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH FOR PERMITTING SAID BAND TO PIVOT FROM AN OUTWARDLY LYING POSITION TO AN UPSTANDING POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE INWARD FLOW OF WATER OVER SAID GUNWALE AGAINST SAID SURFACE.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |