US3227804A
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Underwater camera mounting system
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn D Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:13
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B47/00; E21B47/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN OBSERVING INSTALLATIONS SUBMERGED IN RELATIVELY DEEP BODIES OF WATER, COMPRISING: (A) A CARRIAGE HAVING MEANS SECURED THERETO TO GUIDE IT INTO CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH A SUBMERGED INSTALLATION TO BE OBSERVED; (B) A BOOM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO TO FACILITATE THE PROJECTION OF A PORTION OF SAID BOOM WITH RESPECT TO SAID CARRIAGE; (C) MOTION-IMPARTING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE AND TO SAID BOOM TO PIVOT SAID BOOM SELECTIVELY WITH RESPECT TO SAID CARRIAGE; (D) A CAMERA MOUNTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID PROJECTIBLE PORTION OF SAID BOOM, SAID BOOM INCLUDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID CAMERA MOUNTING MEMBER IN FIXED PLANAR ORIENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID CARRIAGE; AND (E) A CAMERA MOUNTED ON SAID CAMERA MOUNTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN OBSERVING INSTALLATIONS SUBMERGED IN RELATIVELY DEEP BODIES OF WATER, COMPRISING: (A) A CARRIAGE HAVING MEANS SECURED THERETO TO GUIDE IT INTO CLOSE PROXIMITY WITH A SUBMERGED INSTALLATION TO BE OBSERVED; (B) A BOOM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO TO FACILITATE THE PROJECTION OF A PORTION OF SAID BOOM WITH RESPECT TO SAID CARRIAGE; (C) MOTION-IMPARTING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE AND TO SAID BOOM TO PIVOT SAID BOOM SELECTIVELY WITH RESPECT TO SAID CARRIAGE; (D) A CAMERA MOUNTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID PROJECTIBLE PORTION OF SAID BOOM, SAID BOOM INCLUDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID CAMERA MOUNTING MEMBER IN FIXED PLANAR ORIENTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID CARRIAGE; AND (E) A CAMERA MOUNTED ON SAID CAMERA MOUNTING MEMBER.
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |