US3177465A
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Fish herder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-29
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-10-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Wyatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K79/00; A01K79/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A FISH HERDER COMPRISING A BUOYANT BODY, A RADIO RECEIVER CARRIER BY SAID BODY OUT OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN WHICH SAID BODY FLOATS, SAID RADIO RECEIVER BROADCASTING MUSIC AND MEANS FOR ACOUSTICALLY COUPLING SAID MUSIC WITH THE WATER FOR ATTRACTING FISH TO THE VICINITY OF THE BODY, SAID BUOYANT BODY COMPRISING A HOLLOW VESSEL WITH DOWNWARDLY DIVERGENT SIDES AND HAVING AN OPEN BOTTOM AND WITH THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID SIDES BEING IMMERSED IN WATER, SAID RADIO RECEIVER BEING MOUNTED IN THE HOLLOW INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A FISH HERDER COMPRISING A BUOYANT BODY, A RADIO RECEIVER CARRIER BY SAID BODY OUT OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN WHICH SAID BODY FLOATS, SAID RADIO RECEIVER BROADCASTING MUSIC AND MEANS FOR ACOUSTICALLY COUPLING SAID MUSIC WITH THE WATER FOR ATTRACTING FISH TO THE VICINITY OF THE BODY, SAID BUOYANT BODY COMPRISING A HOLLOW VESSEL WITH DOWNWARDLY DIVERGENT SIDES AND HAVING AN OPEN BOTTOM AND WITH THE LOWER EDGES OF SAID SIDES BEING IMMERSED IN WATER, SAID RADIO RECEIVER BEING MOUNTED IN THE HOLLOW INTERIOR OF SAID VESSEL ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL THEREIN.
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |