US3209382A
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Life-preserver combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-17
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-04-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:59
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A LIFE-PRESERVER COMBINATION COMPRISING A BUOYANT SEAT CUSHION, AN ENCLOSING HARNESS FOR SAID SEAT CUSHION, A LIFE-LINE ATTACHED AT ONE END TO SAID HARNESS AND OF SUITABLE LENGTH BEARING A PREDETERMINED RELATIONSHIP TO THE DEPTH OF THE WATE WHERE THE LIFE-PRESERVER COMBINATION IS TO BE USED, WHEREBY TO REACH APPROXIMATELY FROM THE BUOYANT SEAT CUSHION ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER DOWN TO THE BOTTOM TO ENABLE LOCATION OF A BODY TO WHICH THE OTHER END OF THE LINE IS CONNECTED, AND MEANS ON THE OTHER END OF SAID LIFE-LINE FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING THE SAME TO THE BODY OF THE PERSON USING SAID LIFE-PRESERVER COMBINATION EITHER AS A LIFE-SAVING MEANS OR AS AN INDICATOR OF THE LOCATION OF THE BODY ON THE BOTTOM, THE SEAT CUSHION ENCLOSING HARNESS AT THE POINT OF CONNECTION THEREWITH OF THE FIRST MENTIONED END OF THE LIFE-LINE HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING ELONGATED HANDLE LOOP OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH EXTENDING INTHE SAME DIRECTION THEREFROM AS THE LIFE-LINE TO FACILITATE THE PERSON UTILIZING THE LIFE-LINE AND PULLING THE BUOYANT SEAT CUSHION TOWARD HIMSELF AND TAKING A FIRM HOLD ON THE SEAT CUSHION SO AS TO REMAIN AFLOAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A LIFE-PRESERVER COMBINATION COMPRISING A BUOYANT SEAT CUSHION, AN ENCLOSING HARNESS FOR SAID SEAT CUSHION, A LIFE-LINE ATTACHED AT ONE END TO SAID HARNESS AND OF SUITABLE LENGTH BEARING A PREDETERMINED RELATIONSHIP TO THE DEPTH OF THE WATE WHERE THE LIFE-PRESERVER COMBINATION IS TO BE USED, WHEREBY TO REACH APPROXIMATELY FROM THE BUOYANT SEAT CUSHION ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER DOWN TO THE BOTTOM TO ENABLE LOCATION OF A BODY TO WHICH THE OTHER END OF THE LINE IS CONNECTED, AND MEANS ON THE OTHER END OF SAID LIFE-LINE FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING THE SAME TO THE BODY OF THE PERSON USING SAID LIFE-PRESERVER COMBINATION EITHER AS A LIFE-SAVING MEANS OR AS AN INDICATOR OF THE LOCATION OF THE BODY ON THE BOTTOM, THE SEAT CUSHION ENCLOSING HARNESS AT THE POINT OF CONNECTION THEREWITH OF THE FIRST MENTIONED END OF THE LIFE-LINE HAVING AN OUTWARDLY PROJECTING ELONGATED HANDLE LOOP OF APPRECIABLE LENGTH EXTENDING INTHE SAME DIRECTION THEREFROM AS THE LIFE-LINE TO FACILITATE THE PERSON UTILIZING THE LIFE-LINE AND PULLING THE BUOYANT SEAT CUSHION TOWARD HIMSELF AND TAKING A FIRM HOLD ON THE SEAT CUSHION SO AS TO REMAIN AFLOAT.
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |