US3195834A
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Rotating balloon system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-20
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Huch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:29
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64B; B64B1/00; B64B1/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A FREE, HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON SYSTEM, COMPRISING: (A) AN INELASTIC FILM BALLOON DEFINING A CONTAINED AIR MASS; (B) MEANS FOR REPLENISHING SAID AIR MASS WITH AMBIENT ASCENDS AND DESCENDS; AND (C) MEANS, INCLUDING AN ORIFICE IN SAID BALLOON IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID AIR MASS AND WITH THE SURROUNDING ATMOSPHERE, WHEREBY AIR ESCAPES THROUGH SAID ORIFICE AND IMPARTS ROTATIONAL MOTION TO SAID BALLOON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A FREE, HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON SYSTEM, COMPRISING: (A) AN INELASTIC FILM BALLOON DEFINING A CONTAINED AIR MASS; (B) MEANS FOR REPLENISHING SAID AIR MASS WITH AMBIENT ASCENDS AND DESCENDS; AND (C) MEANS, INCLUDING AN ORIFICE IN SAID BALLOON IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID AIR MASS AND WITH THE SURROUNDING ATMOSPHERE, WHEREBY AIR ESCAPES THROUGH SAID ORIFICE AND IMPARTS ROTATIONAL MOTION TO SAID BALLOON.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |