US3248688A
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Ball configured electronic device
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-24
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1983-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Shomphe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/72; G01S1/725; B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/003; G01S3/00; G01S3/80; G01S3/801; G10; G10K; G10K11/00; G10K11/004; G10K11/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A FREE-FALLING SONOBUOY, SAID BUOY HAVING A SPHERICAL SHAPE AND HAVING ITS CENTER OF GRAVITY AT A POINT REMOTE FROM THE GEOMETRIC CENTER OF SAID SPHERICAL BUOY, MEANS TO STABILIZE SAID BUOY DURING FREE-FALL, SAID STABILIZING MEANS COMPRISING RECESSED PORTIONS ON THE SURFACE OF SAID SPHERICAL BUOY, SAID STABILIZING MEANS AND REMOTELY LOCATED CENTER OF GRAVITY COOPERATING AND BEING ADAPTED TO ORIENT AND STABILIZE SAID BUOY IN FLIGHT, SAID FREE-FALLING SONOBUOY HAVING THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND ALL RESULTANT FORCES EXPERIENCED DUE TO SAID FREE-FALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A FREE-FALLING SONOBUOY, SAID BUOY HAVING A SPHERICAL SHAPE AND HAVING ITS CENTER OF GRAVITY AT A POINT REMOTE FROM THE GEOMETRIC CENTER OF SAID SPHERICAL BUOY, MEANS TO STABILIZE SAID BUOY DURING FREE-FALL, SAID STABILIZING MEANS COMPRISING RECESSED PORTIONS ON THE SURFACE OF SAID SPHERICAL BUOY, SAID STABILIZING MEANS AND REMOTELY LOCATED CENTER OF GRAVITY COOPERATING AND BEING ADAPTED TO ORIENT AND STABILIZE SAID BUOY IN FLIGHT, SAID FREE-FALLING SONOBUOY HAVING THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND ALL RESULTANT FORCES EXPERIENCED DUE TO SAID FREE-FALL.
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 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 |