US3239956A
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Animated marine display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-27
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1983-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Nicholas Canonica
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:35
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F11/00; G09F11/30; G09F11/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
AN ANIMATED MARINE DISPLAY COMPRISING A LIQUIDFILLED, NON-MAGNETIC TANK, A MARINE OBJECT IN FREE SUSPENSION IN THE LIQUID, THE OBJECT BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR ITS STABILIZATION AND LIMITED BUOYANCY, A BAR MAGNET VERTICALLY DISPOSED WITHIN THE OBJECT AND PROVIDED WITH MAGNETIC POLES AT ITS VERTICAL ENDS, A SECOND BAR MAGNET ROTATABLY MOUNTED BENEATH THE TANK BASE, THE SECOND MAGNET DISPSED VERTICALLY AND PROVIDED WITH MAGNETIC POLES AT ITS VERTICAL ENDS, THE TWO MAGNETS DISPOSED WITH LIKE POLES FACING EACH OTHER, WITH THE SECOND MAGNET SPACED FROM THE TANK BASE SO THAT ITS MAGNETIC LINES OF FORCE REPEL THE MAGNETIC LINES TO FORCE OF THE FIRST MAGNET WHEN THE OBJECT NEARS THE TANK BASE ABOVE THE SECOND MAGNET, AND MEANS TO ROTATE THE SECOND MAGNET IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF, UPON AN AXIS CONCENTRIC WITH THE AXIS OF, THE TANK BASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
AN ANIMATED MARINE DISPLAY COMPRISING A LIQUIDFILLED, NON-MAGNETIC TANK, A MARINE OBJECT IN FREE SUSPENSION IN THE LIQUID, THE OBJECT BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR ITS STABILIZATION AND LIMITED BUOYANCY, A BAR MAGNET VERTICALLY DISPOSED WITHIN THE OBJECT AND PROVIDED WITH MAGNETIC POLES AT ITS VERTICAL ENDS, A SECOND BAR MAGNET ROTATABLY MOUNTED BENEATH THE TANK BASE, THE SECOND MAGNET DISPSED VERTICALLY AND PROVIDED WITH MAGNETIC POLES AT ITS VERTICAL ENDS, THE TWO MAGNETS DISPOSED WITH LIKE POLES FACING EACH OTHER, WITH THE SECOND MAGNET SPACED FROM THE TANK BASE SO THAT ITS MAGNETIC LINES OF FORCE REPEL THE MAGNETIC LINES TO FORCE OF THE FIRST MAGNET WHEN THE OBJECT NEARS THE TANK BASE ABOVE THE SECOND MAGNET, AND MEANS TO ROTATE THE SECOND MAGNET IN A PLANE PARALLEL TO THE PLANE OF, UPON AN AXIS CONCENTRIC WITH THE AXIS OF, THE TANK BASE.
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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |