US3195943A
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Protective transfer cover apparatus
Assignee: Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
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Filing: 1963-01-29
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas T Taylor
- 👤 Clyde E Kelly
- 👤 John H Rappold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:09
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B17/02; B63B17/023; F; F41; F41F; F41F3/00; F41F3/04; F42; F42B; F42B39/00; G; G21; G21F; G21F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
PROTECTIVE TRANSFER COVER APPARATUS COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY MEANS FORMED OF FLEXIBLE WATER-PROOF MATERIAL AND INCLUDING A CLOSED END PORTION AND AN OPPOSITE OPEN END PORTION, A RIGID FRAMEWORK DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BODY MEANS AT SAID CLOSED END PORTION, CLAMPING MEANS FOR SECURELY ATTACHING SAID BODY MEANS TO SAID RIGID FRAMEWORK, SAID FRAMEWORK INCLUDING A LOWER ATTACHING MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE FRAMEWORK TO AN ARTICLE TO BE TRANSFERRED, SAID RIGID FRAMEWORK ALSO INCLUDING AN UPPER ATTACHING MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID BODY MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SUITABLE TRANSFER MECHANISM A PORTION OF SAID BODY MEANS ADJACENT SAID CLOSED END PORTION HAVING REINFORCING MEANS CONNECTED THEREWITH SAID BODY MEANS INCLUDING A BELLOWS-LIKE COLLAPSIBLE PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID CLOSED END PORTION AND SAID PORPOSITE OPEN END PORTION, MEANS FOR LIMIING EXPANSION MOVEMENT OF SAID COLLAPSIBLE PORTION, MEANS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE COLLAPSING AND EXPANDING MOVEMENT OF SAID COLLAPSIBLE PORTION, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID COLLAPSIBLE PORTION IN ITS COLLAPSED COMPACT POSITION WHEN DESIRED, AND INCLUDING IN COMBINATION AN AUXILIARY COVER MEANS HAVING A REMOVABLE LID PORTION DISPOSED IN THE CENTRAL AREA THEREOF, SAID AUXILIARY COVER MEANS ALSO INCLUDING A PORTION DEFINING AN ANNULAR SURFACE FOR RECEIVING THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
PROTECTIVE TRANSFER COVER APPARATUS COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY MEANS FORMED OF FLEXIBLE WATER-PROOF MATERIAL AND INCLUDING A CLOSED END PORTION AND AN OPPOSITE OPEN END PORTION, A RIGID FRAMEWORK DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BODY MEANS AT SAID CLOSED END PORTION, CLAMPING MEANS FOR SECURELY ATTACHING SAID BODY MEANS TO SAID RIGID FRAMEWORK, SAID FRAMEWORK INCLUDING A LOWER ATTACHING MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE FRAMEWORK TO AN ARTICLE TO BE TRANSFERRED, SAID RIGID FRAMEWORK ALSO INCLUDING AN UPPER ATTACHING MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID BODY MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SUITABLE TRANSFER MECHANISM A PORTION OF SAID BODY MEANS ADJACENT SAID CLOSED END PORTION HAVING REINFORCING MEANS CONNECTED THEREWITH SAID BODY MEANS INCLUDING A BELLOWS-LIKE COLLAPSIBLE PORTION INTERMEDIATE SAID CLOSED END PORTION AND SAID PORPOSITE OPEN END PORTION, MEANS FOR LIMIING EXPANSION MOVEMENT OF SAID COLLAPSIBLE PORTION, MEANS FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING THE COLLAPSING AND EXPANDING MOVEMENT OF SAID COLLAPSIBLE PORTION, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID COLLAPSIBLE PORTION IN ITS COLLAPSED COMPACT POSITION WHEN DESIRED, AND INCLUDING IN COMBINATION AN AUXILIARY COVER MEANS HAVING A REMOVABLE LID PORTION DISPOSED IN THE CENTRAL AREA THEREOF, SAID AUXILIARY COVER MEANS ALSO INCLUDING A PORTION DEFINING AN ANNULAR SURFACE FOR RECEIVING THE
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 |