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US3217685A
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Boat bailer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-31
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1984-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mueller Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:20
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
IN A BOAT PROVIDED WITH A DRAIN HOLE, A BOAT BAILER COMPRISING AN EXPANSIBLE DRAIN PLUG ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO SAID DRAIN HOLE WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG IS IN ITS CONTRACTED CONDITION AND TO BE EXPANDED IN SAID DRAIN HOLE TO EFFECT A SEALED CLOSING THEREOF, A MECHANISM LOCATED INBOARD OF SAID BOAT HAVING AN ELEMENT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID DRAIN PLUG FOR TRANSLATING SAID DRAIN PLUG AXIALLY INTO AND OUT OF SAID HOLE AND AS AN INCIDENT TO THE AXIAL TRANSLATING ACTION OF SAID ELEMENT TO EFFECT (1) EXPANSION OF SAID DRAIN PLUG AT THE END OF THE INWARD STROKE OF THE DRAIN PLUG AND (2) CONTRACTION OF SAID DRAIN PLUG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE OUTWARD STROKE OF THE DRAIN PLUG, STOP MEANS LOCATED OUTSIDE SAID DRAIN HOLE FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID DRAIN PLUG IN A DIRECTION INWARDLY OF SAID DRAIN HOLE SO AS TO DEFINE SAID END OF THE INWARD STROKE OF SAID DRAIN PLUG, AND REMOTE CONTROL MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID MECHANISM FROM A REMOTE POSITION FOR EFFECTING THE AXIAL TRANSLATING ACTION OF SAID ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
IN A BOAT PROVIDED WITH A DRAIN HOLE, A BOAT BAILER COMPRISING AN EXPANSIBLE DRAIN PLUG ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO SAID DRAIN HOLE WHEN THE DRAIN PLUG IS IN ITS CONTRACTED CONDITION AND TO BE EXPANDED IN SAID DRAIN HOLE TO EFFECT A SEALED CLOSING THEREOF, A MECHANISM LOCATED INBOARD OF SAID BOAT HAVING AN ELEMENT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID DRAIN PLUG FOR TRANSLATING SAID DRAIN PLUG AXIALLY INTO AND OUT OF SAID HOLE AND AS AN INCIDENT TO THE AXIAL TRANSLATING ACTION OF SAID ELEMENT TO EFFECT (1) EXPANSION OF SAID DRAIN PLUG AT THE END OF THE INWARD STROKE OF THE DRAIN PLUG AND (2) CONTRACTION OF SAID DRAIN PLUG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE OUTWARD STROKE OF THE DRAIN PLUG, STOP MEANS LOCATED OUTSIDE SAID DRAIN HOLE FOR LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID DRAIN PLUG IN A DIRECTION INWARDLY OF SAID DRAIN HOLE SO AS TO DEFINE SAID END OF THE INWARD STROKE OF SAID DRAIN PLUG, AND REMOTE CONTROL MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID MECHANISM FROM A REMOTE POSITION FOR EFFECTING THE AXIAL TRANSLATING ACTION OF SAID ELEMENT.
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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |