US3247674A
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Floating device for the laying or raising of a submarine cable or pipe
Assignee: Alcatel Lucent SAS
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Filing: 1961-07-07
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1981-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Macardier Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:24
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/06; H02G1/10; B; B63; B63B; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/04; B63B1/041; B63B35/00; B63B35/03; B63B35/04; F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/12; F16L1/20; F16L1/202; F16L1/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR LAYING A SUBMARINE CABLE OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE ESSENTIALLY ANNULAR DRUM CAPABLE OF FLOATING IN WATER, AN ESSENTIALLY ANNULAR DOME FREELY ROTATABLE MOUNTED ON SAID DRUM FOR ROTATION OF SAID DRUM ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS AND PROVIDED WITH MEANS TO RECEIVE AND ALLOW PASSAGE OF THE CABLE THERETHROUGH, MEANS WITHIN SAID DRUM FOR SUPPORTING THE CABLE IN THE FORM OF A COIL, CABLE DRIVING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID DOME FOR DRIVING SAID CABLE OUT OF SAID DRUM THROUGH THE MEANS IN SAID DOME, MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID DOME FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID DOME, AND MEANS IN SAID APPARATUS FOR REGULATING THE RATE OF ROTATION OF SAID DRUM TO VARY THE RATE AT WHICH SAID CABLE IS LAID.
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 |