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Dynamic anchor
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-03-27
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1983-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B Costello
- 👤 Burton E Persell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:26
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/24; B63B21/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A FREE-FALL HIGH VELOCITY DEPTH ANCHOR ASSEMBLY FOR A SHIP COMPRISING: A DROPPABLE HOUSING; A CONNECTING CABLE RECEIVED IN SAID HOUSING AND SECURED AT ONE END THERETO AND AT THE OTHER END TO SAID SHIP, SAID CABLE BEING UNREEVED FROM SAID HOUSING BY SAID SECUREMENT TO SAID SHIP AS SAID HOUSING DESCENDS ON DROPPING THEREOF; AN ANCHORING MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO PENETRATE THE SEA BOTTOM DUE TO THE FREE-FALL VELOCITY OF SAID ASSEMBLY WHEN SAID HOUSING REACHES SAID SEA BOTTOM; AND AN IMPOSITIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID ANCHORING MEANS AND SAID HOUSING SECURING SAID ANCHORING MEANS TO SAID HOUSING DURING THE DECENT THEREOF AND ALLOWING SAID ANCHORING MEANS TO CONTINUE ITS DESCENT UPON ABRUPT DECCELERATION OF SAID HOUSING MEANS.
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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |