US3266353A
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Equipment for retrieving underwater cable
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-30
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1985-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Gretter
- 👤 Jr John W Stoner
- 👤 Gottfried O Voigt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:37
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/48; B63C11/50; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0448; Y10T83/0467; Y10T83/97
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
EQUIPMENT FOR RETRIEVING A CABLE LYING AT THE BOTTOM OF A BODY OF WATER, SAID EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A GRAPNEL COMPRISING A BODY HAVING AT ITS UPPER PORTION A PROTECTIVE HOOD WITH OPPOSITELY DISPOSED PORTIONS THEREOF PROJECTING OUTWARDLY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY, SAID BODY HAVING AT ITS LOWER PORTION AT LEAST TWO FLUKES EACH ADAPTED FOR CATCHING A CABLE, SAID FLUKES BEING DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE SIDES ON WHICH SAID HOOD PROJECTS, SAID BODY HAVINFG AT ITS INTERMEDIATE PORTION TWO GRIPPERS SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY WHICH ARE THE SAME AS THE SIDES ON WHICH SAID HOOD PROJECTS AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND HOLD SECURELY OPPOSITE SIDE PORTIONS OF A CABLE CAUGHT BY ONE OF SAID FLUKES, HOLDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID GRIPPERS IN ELEVATED POSITIONS ON SAID BODY WITH THE TOPS OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
EQUIPMENT FOR RETRIEVING A CABLE LYING AT THE BOTTOM OF A BODY OF WATER, SAID EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A GRAPNEL COMPRISING A BODY HAVING AT ITS UPPER PORTION A PROTECTIVE HOOD WITH OPPOSITELY DISPOSED PORTIONS THEREOF PROJECTING OUTWARDLY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY, SAID BODY HAVING AT ITS LOWER PORTION AT LEAST TWO FLUKES EACH ADAPTED FOR CATCHING A CABLE, SAID FLUKES BEING DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE SIDES ON WHICH SAID HOOD PROJECTS, SAID BODY HAVINFG AT ITS INTERMEDIATE PORTION TWO GRIPPERS SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID BODY WHICH ARE THE SAME AS THE SIDES ON WHICH SAID HOOD PROJECTS AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AND HOLD SECURELY OPPOSITE SIDE PORTIONS OF A CABLE CAUGHT BY ONE OF SAID FLUKES, HOLDING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY HOLDING SAID GRIPPERS IN ELEVATED POSITIONS ON SAID BODY WITH THE TOPS OF SAID
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB791130A
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US3122046A
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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 |