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US3229290A
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Releasable balloon decoys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-03-06
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1973-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Evan D Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:25
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/36; F42B12/56; F42B12/70; F41; F41J; F41J2/00; F41J9/00; F41J9/04; B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/003; B63B2201/00; B63B2201/12; B63B2201/14; B63G; B63G13/00; B63G13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A BALLOON INFLATING AND RELEASING UNIT FOR LAUNCHING RADAR DECOYS FROM A SURFACE VESSEL COMPRISING, A BALLOON, A GAS GENERATOR CONTAINING AN EXPENDABLE CHEMICAL RELEASING A LIGHTER-THAN-AIR GAS WHEN EXPOSED TO WATER, REFLECTING MATERIAL ATTACHED TO SAID BALLOON, AND MEANS INCLUDING THE EXPENDABLE CHEMICAL RELEASABLY ATTACHING SAID BALLOON TO SAID GENERATOR, SAID ATTACHING MEANS INCLUDING
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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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |