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US3266068A
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Buoy
Assignee: MSL IND Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-30
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack G High
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:38
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B21/00; B63B21/24; B63B21/26; B63B21/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A DEVICE AFFORDING A BUOY THAT IS CONVERTIBLE TO AN ANCHOR, COMPRISING: AN INTEGRAL HOLLOW BODY HAVING AN END WALL OF SUBSTANTIAL AREA AND SHAPED SO THAT SAID DEVICE FLOATS WITH SAID END WALL UP AND WHEN WEIGHTED SINKS WITH SAID END WALL DOWN, SAID END WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH A HOLE; AN INTEGRAL PLUG AND EYE INSERTABLE INTO THE HOLE TO WHICH WATERCRAFT MAY BE MOORED; AND AN INTEGRAL LOOP AT THE SMALL END OF THE BODY TO RECEIVE AN ANCHOR ROPE.
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |