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US3216636A
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Cable laying and retrieving apparatus and method
Assignee: Ericsson Inc
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1982-11-09
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-07 12:53
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
THE METHOD OF RETRIEVING SUBMARING CABLE FREELY SUSPENDED FROM THE DECK OF A VESSEL TO THE SEA BOTTOM COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) CONTINUOUSLY HAULING IN SAID CABLE IN A LINE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT PORTION AT AN ANGLE OBLIQUE TO THE HORIZONTAL, (B) GRIPPING SAID MOVING CABLE BEING HAULED IN, AT A PLURALITY OF ADJACENT POINTS ALONG AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF SAID PORTION, SO AS TO SUCCESSIVELY RELIEVE THE TENSION IN SAID CABLE WITHOUT BENDING THE SAME, (C) BENDING SAID CABLE AT A POINT WHERE THE TENSION IS SUFFICIENTLY REDICED TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SAME, (D) CONTINUOUSLY COLLECTING SAID CABLE RELATIVELY FREE FROM TENSION INTO CABLE-STORING MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
THE METHOD OF RETRIEVING SUBMARING CABLE FREELY SUSPENDED FROM THE DECK OF A VESSEL TO THE SEA BOTTOM COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) CONTINUOUSLY HAULING IN SAID CABLE IN A LINE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT PORTION AT AN ANGLE OBLIQUE TO THE HORIZONTAL, (B) GRIPPING SAID MOVING CABLE BEING HAULED IN, AT A PLURALITY OF ADJACENT POINTS ALONG AN EXTENDED LENGTH OF SAID PORTION, SO AS TO SUCCESSIVELY RELIEVE THE TENSION IN SAID CABLE WITHOUT BENDING THE SAME, (C) BENDING SAID CABLE AT A POINT WHERE THE TENSION IS SUFFICIENTLY REDICED TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SAME, (D) CONTINUOUSLY COLLECTING SAID CABLE RELATIVELY FREE FROM TENSION INTO CABLE-STORING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |