US3184541A
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Underwater television camera mounting providing three directions of movement for thecamera
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-10
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Granted: 1965-05-18
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Expires: 1983-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W Foster
- 👤 Ronald L Geer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:36
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/50; H04N23/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN OBSERVING INSTALLATION SUBMERGED IN RELATIVELY DEEP BODIES OF WATER, COMPRISING: (A) A CARRIAGE ADAPTED TO BE SUSPENDED IN THE BODY OF WATER IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AN INSTALLATION TO BE OBSERVED; (B) A TELEVISION CAMERA MOUNTED ON THE CARRIAGE FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO ABOUT HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL AXES; (C) MOTION-IMPARTING MEANS OPERATIVELY ENGAGING THE CARRIAGE AND CAMERA TO MOVE SAID CAMERA SELECTIVELY ABOUT SAID HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL AXES; (D) AN EXTENSIBLE BOOM OPERATIVELY ENGAGING THE CARRIAGE AND CAMERA TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENSION OF SAID CAMERA WITH RESPECT TO THE CARRIAGE AND TOWARD THE PORTION OF THE INSTALLATION TO BE VIEWED; (E) ACTUATING MEANS FIXEDLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR SELECTIVELY EXTENDING SAID EXTENDABLE BOOM; AND (F) LIGHTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE CARRIAGE TO ILLUMINATE THE AREA OF FOCUS OF SAID CAMERA.
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) | 1968-05-17 | 1968-11-16 | 1969-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-17 | 1972-11-16 | 1973-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-17 | 1976-11-16 | 1977-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |