US3212437A
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Explosive sound source for underwater echo ranging techniques
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-21
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Granted: 1965-10-19
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Expires: 1983-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Saling Donald Murray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/104; G01V1/13; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A90/00; Y02A90/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN EXPLOSIVE SOUND SOURCE FOR UNDERWATER ECHO RANGING TECHNIQUES, COMPRISING: A BUOY; AN IGNITION MEANS CONTAINED IN SAID BUOY; AN ELONGATED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE; A CABLE DEPENDING FROM SAID BUOY AND CONNECTED TO ONE END OF SAID CHARGE; A WEIGHT CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID CHARGE FOR MAINTAINING SAID CHARGE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL ATTUTUDE WHEN SAID BUOY IS RESTING AT THE SURFACE OF WATER; A PRIMER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CHARGE AT A POINT ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF FOR INITIATING PROGRESSIVE DETONATION; AND CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING BETWEEN SAID IGNITION MEANS AND SAID PRIMER FOR FIRING THE LATTER; WHEREBY PROGRESSIVE DETONATION OF SAID CHARGE EMITS PRESSURE WAVES SPEADING IN A PREDOMINANTLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
AN EXPLOSIVE SOUND SOURCE FOR UNDERWATER ECHO RANGING TECHNIQUES, COMPRISING: A BUOY; AN IGNITION MEANS CONTAINED IN SAID BUOY; AN ELONGATED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE; A CABLE DEPENDING FROM SAID BUOY AND CONNECTED TO ONE END OF SAID CHARGE; A WEIGHT CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID CHARGE FOR MAINTAINING SAID CHARGE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL ATTUTUDE WHEN SAID BUOY IS RESTING AT THE SURFACE OF WATER; A PRIMER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CHARGE AT A POINT ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF FOR INITIATING PROGRESSIVE DETONATION; AND CONDUIT MEANS COMMUNICATING BETWEEN SAID IGNITION MEANS AND SAID PRIMER FOR FIRING THE LATTER; WHEREBY PROGRESSIVE DETONATION OF SAID CHARGE EMITS PRESSURE WAVES SPEADING IN A PREDOMINANTLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-18 | 1969-04-19 | 1969-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-18 | 1973-04-19 | 1973-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-18 | 1977-04-19 | 1977-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |