US3257986A
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Marine towing warpable thrust coupling
Assignee: SEA LINK Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-05
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1985-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence R Glosten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:58
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/66; B63B35/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A THRUST COUPLING CLOSELY CONNECTING TWO VESSELS COMPRISING A COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER TO ONE OF SAID VESSELS, GUIDING SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER FOR SWINGING RELATIVE TO SUCH VESSEL ABOUT A LATERAL AXIS AND LIMITING SWINGING OF SUCH MEMBER RELATIVE TO SUCH VESSEL TO MOVEMENT ABOUT SUCH LATEAL AXIS, MEANS CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER TO THE OTHER VESSEL AND GUIDING SUCH OTHER END OF SAID CONNECTING MEMBER AND SUCH OTHER VESSEL FOR RELATIVE SWINGING ABOUT A LATERAL AXIS, AND MEANS RESTRAINING RELATIVE YAWING MOVEMENT OF SUCH OTHER VESSEL AND SUCH OTHER END OF SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A THRUST COUPLING CLOSELY CONNECTING TWO VESSELS COMPRISING A COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER TO ONE OF SAID VESSELS, GUIDING SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER FOR SWINGING RELATIVE TO SUCH VESSEL ABOUT A LATERAL AXIS AND LIMITING SWINGING OF SUCH MEMBER RELATIVE TO SUCH VESSEL TO MOVEMENT ABOUT SUCH LATEAL AXIS, MEANS CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER TO THE OTHER VESSEL AND GUIDING SUCH OTHER END OF SAID CONNECTING MEMBER AND SUCH OTHER VESSEL FOR RELATIVE SWINGING ABOUT A LATERAL AXIS, AND MEANS RESTRAINING RELATIVE YAWING MOVEMENT OF SUCH OTHER VESSEL AND SUCH OTHER END OF SAID COMPRESSION CONNECTING MEMBER.
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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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |