US3246286A
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Free-bubble gas sound source
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-16
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1982-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David T Barry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:13
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K15/00; G10K15/04; G10K15/043; G08; G08B; G08B3/00; G08B3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A REPETITIVE UNDERWATER SOUND SOURCE TOWED THROUGH A LIQUID MEDIUM AT A CERTAIN SPEED WHICH INCLUDES AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER A PORTION OF WHICH IS SUBMERGED IN SAID LIQUID MEDIUM, MEANS TO FEED FLUIDS INTO SAID CHAMBER, MEANS TO MIX SAID FLUIDS TO PRODUCE AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN SAID CHAMBER, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED CONDITION FOR EXHAUSTING A BUBBLE OF SAID FLUID MIXTURE FROM THE SUBMERGED PORTION OF SAID CHAMBER INTO SAID LIQUID MEDIUM, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SECOND PREDETERMINED CONDITION FOR EXPLODING SAID GASEOUS MIXTURE IN SAID BUBBLE EXTERNALLY OF SAID CHAMBER AT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL DISTANCES IN SAID FLUID MEDIUM IRRESPECTIVE OF CHANGES IN THE SPEED OF SAID SUBMERGED PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A REPETITIVE UNDERWATER SOUND SOURCE TOWED THROUGH A LIQUID MEDIUM AT A CERTAIN SPEED WHICH INCLUDES AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER A PORTION OF WHICH IS SUBMERGED IN SAID LIQUID MEDIUM, MEANS TO FEED FLUIDS INTO SAID CHAMBER, MEANS TO MIX SAID FLUIDS TO PRODUCE AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE IN SAID CHAMBER, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED CONDITION FOR EXHAUSTING A BUBBLE OF SAID FLUID MIXTURE FROM THE SUBMERGED PORTION OF SAID CHAMBER INTO SAID LIQUID MEDIUM, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SECOND PREDETERMINED CONDITION FOR EXPLODING SAID GASEOUS MIXTURE IN SAID BUBBLE EXTERNALLY OF SAID CHAMBER AT SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL DISTANCES IN SAID FLUID MEDIUM IRRESPECTIVE OF CHANGES IN THE SPEED OF SAID SUBMERGED PORTION.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |