US3179076A
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Float for floating structures
Assignee: H Koch and Sons Co
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Filing: 1963-01-29
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold B Sheffield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:50
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A FLOAT FOR FLOATING DOCKS, PLATFORMS AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING (A) A HOLLOW IMPERFORATE BODY HAVING A TOP AND A BOTTOM, (B) THE SIDES OF SAID BODY BEING INCLINED AND DIVERGING TOWARD THE TOP THEREOF; (C) AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING LEDGE FORMED ALL AROUND SAID BODY SPACED FROM THE TOP THEREOF, (D) THE PORTION OF THE BODY BETWEEN SAID LEDGE AND THE BOTTOM OF SAID BODY BEING DIVIDED BY A RECESS FORMED IN SAID BOTTOM INTO A PAIR OF PARALLEL HOLLOW BALLAST KEELS, (E) SAID KEELS BEING PARALLEL WITH THE TOP OF THE BODY THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE LENGTH AND BEING OF GENERALLY UNIFORM CROSS SECTIONAL CONTOUR, (F) AND A DACK PLATE SECURED ON THE TOP OF SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A FLOAT FOR FLOATING DOCKS, PLATFORMS AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING (A) A HOLLOW IMPERFORATE BODY HAVING A TOP AND A BOTTOM, (B) THE SIDES OF SAID BODY BEING INCLINED AND DIVERGING TOWARD THE TOP THEREOF; (C) AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING LEDGE FORMED ALL AROUND SAID BODY SPACED FROM THE TOP THEREOF, (D) THE PORTION OF THE BODY BETWEEN SAID LEDGE AND THE BOTTOM OF SAID BODY BEING DIVIDED BY A RECESS FORMED IN SAID BOTTOM INTO A PAIR OF PARALLEL HOLLOW BALLAST KEELS, (E) SAID KEELS BEING PARALLEL WITH THE TOP OF THE BODY THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE LENGTH AND BEING OF GENERALLY UNIFORM CROSS SECTIONAL CONTOUR, (F) AND A DACK PLATE SECURED ON THE TOP OF SAID BODY.
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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 |