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Buoyant vest
Assignee: Gentex Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-24
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1983-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar G Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:20
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/11; B63C9/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A BUOYANT VEST INCLUDING IN COMBINATION A UNITARY BODY OF RESILIENT BUOYANT MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH A NECK OPENING AND FORMED WITH A VEST FRONT AND VEST SHOULDER PORTIONS AND A VEST PORTION DEFINING THE REAR OF THE NECK OPENING, MEANS FOR SECURING THE LOWER PART OF SAID VEST FRONT TO THE WEARER''S BODY AND A PAD EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE REAR SURFACE OF SAID VEST FRONT ABOVE SAID SECURING MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE FRONT OF THE WEARER''S BODY TO PROMOTE A COMFORTABLE FIT OF SAID VEST.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A BUOYANT VEST INCLUDING IN COMBINATION A UNITARY BODY OF RESILIENT BUOYANT MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH A NECK OPENING AND FORMED WITH A VEST FRONT AND VEST SHOULDER PORTIONS AND A VEST PORTION DEFINING THE REAR OF THE NECK OPENING, MEANS FOR SECURING THE LOWER PART OF SAID VEST FRONT TO THE WEARER''S BODY AND A PAD EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE REAR SURFACE OF SAID VEST FRONT ABOVE SAID SECURING MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE FRONT OF THE WEARER''S BODY TO PROMOTE A COMFORTABLE FIT OF SAID VEST.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |