US3178737A
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Floating buoy for mooring of vessels and transfer of liquids from the land to the vessel and vice versa
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurent H J Brackx
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:58
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/24; B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A FLOATING BUOY FOR A BODY OF WATER WHICH INCLUDES A CENTRAL FLOATABLE BODY, A ROTATABLY ATTACHED ANCHOR RING, ANCHOR CHAINS AND ANCHORS, AND A FLEXIBLE HOSE HAVING ROTATABLE CONNECTING ELEMENTS AND A CRANELIFT FOR SAID HOSE, SAID FLOATABLE BODY TRANSVERSED CENTRALLY AND AXIALLY BY A DUCT LARGER THAN THE FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS TO BE PASSED THERETHROUGH, SAID BODY ALSO PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR TRACK ABOUT THE LOWER PERIPHERY, SAID ANCHOR RING CONNECTED TO SAID CIRCULAR TRACK BY A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS, SAID ANCHOR RING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF ATTACHING ELEMENTS FOR ANCHOR CHAINS AND SAID CHAINS EACH CONNECTED TO AN ANCHOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A FLOATING BUOY FOR A BODY OF WATER WHICH INCLUDES A CENTRAL FLOATABLE BODY, A ROTATABLY ATTACHED ANCHOR RING, ANCHOR CHAINS AND ANCHORS, AND A FLEXIBLE HOSE HAVING ROTATABLE CONNECTING ELEMENTS AND A CRANELIFT FOR SAID HOSE, SAID FLOATABLE BODY TRANSVERSED CENTRALLY AND AXIALLY BY A DUCT LARGER THAN THE FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT IS TO BE PASSED THERETHROUGH, SAID BODY ALSO PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR TRACK ABOUT THE LOWER PERIPHERY, SAID ANCHOR RING CONNECTED TO SAID CIRCULAR TRACK BY A PLURALITY OF ROLLERS, SAID ANCHOR RING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF ATTACHING ELEMENTS FOR ANCHOR CHAINS AND SAID CHAINS EACH CONNECTED TO AN ANCHOR.
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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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |