US3146983A
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Mounting for invertible vessel
Assignee: Chicago Bridge and Iron Co
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Filing: 1961-11-08
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:51
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21C; C21C5/00; C21C5/28; C21C5/42; C21C5/46; C21C5/50; C21C5/4633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION: A VESSEL; A PERIPHERAL RING SPACED RADIALLY FROM SAID VESSEL; A PLURALITY OF MEANS HINGEDLY CONNECTING SAID VESSEL TO SAID RING; AND MEANS MOUNTING SAID RING FOR ROTATION, TOGETHER WITH SAID VESSEL, BETWEEN AN UPRIGHT VESSEL POSITION AND AN INCLINED VESSEL POSITION; EACH OF SAID CONNECTING MEANS COMPRISING: A LINK MEMBER; MEANS CONNECTING A FIRST END OF SAID LINK MEMBER TO SAID VESSEL AND MOUNTING THE LINK MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST AXIS EXTENDING ALONGSIDE THE SURFACE OF THE VESSEL AND DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY WHEN THE RING IS HORIZONTAL; AND MEANS CONNECTING A SECOND END OF SAID LINK MEMBER TO SAID RING AND MOUNTING THE LINK MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A SECOND AXIS SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM AND PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST AXIS; SAID HINGEDLY CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND AXES IN ALL POSITIONS OF ROTATION OF SAID VESSEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN COMBINATION: A VESSEL; A PERIPHERAL RING SPACED RADIALLY FROM SAID VESSEL; A PLURALITY OF MEANS HINGEDLY CONNECTING SAID VESSEL TO SAID RING; AND MEANS MOUNTING SAID RING FOR ROTATION, TOGETHER WITH SAID VESSEL, BETWEEN AN UPRIGHT VESSEL POSITION AND AN INCLINED VESSEL POSITION; EACH OF SAID CONNECTING MEANS COMPRISING: A LINK MEMBER; MEANS CONNECTING A FIRST END OF SAID LINK MEMBER TO SAID VESSEL AND MOUNTING THE LINK MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST AXIS EXTENDING ALONGSIDE THE SURFACE OF THE VESSEL AND DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY WHEN THE RING IS HORIZONTAL; AND MEANS CONNECTING A SECOND END OF SAID LINK MEMBER TO SAID RING AND MOUNTING THE LINK MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A SECOND AXIS SPACED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM AND PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST AXIS; SAID HINGEDLY CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND AXES IN ALL POSITIONS OF ROTATION OF SAID VESSEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |