US3269346A
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Passive tank stabilizers for floating bodies
Assignee: Muirhead and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-02-26
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bell John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B39/00; B63B39/02; B63B39/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR A FLOATING BODY COMPRISING TANKS FOR CONTAINING LIQUID DISPOSED ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FLOATING BODY, AT LEAST ONE CHANNEL INTERCONNECTING THE TWO TANKS, ROLL-SENSITIVE MEANS MOUNTED ON THE FLOATING BODY, CONTROL VALVE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID ROLL-SENSITIVE MEANS TO PERMIT THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH THE CHANNEL IN THE DIRECTION REQUIRED FOR STABILIZING THE ROLL OF THE FLOATING BODY, NON-RETURN VALVE MEANS FOR SAID CHANNEL, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE NON-RETURN VALVE MEANS FROM THE ROLL-SENSITIVE MEANS IN RELATION TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW SO THAT SAID NON-RETURN VALVE MEANS FUNCTIONS AS A NON-RETURN VALVE FOR THE FLOW BETWEEN THE TANKS IN EITHER ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER ALTERNATIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR A FLOATING BODY COMPRISING TANKS FOR CONTAINING LIQUID DISPOSED ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FLOATING BODY, AT LEAST ONE CHANNEL INTERCONNECTING THE TWO TANKS, ROLL-SENSITIVE MEANS MOUNTED ON THE FLOATING BODY, CONTROL VALVE MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID ROLL-SENSITIVE MEANS TO PERMIT THE FLOW OF LIQUID THROUGH THE CHANNEL IN THE DIRECTION REQUIRED FOR STABILIZING THE ROLL OF THE FLOATING BODY, NON-RETURN VALVE MEANS FOR SAID CHANNEL, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE NON-RETURN VALVE MEANS FROM THE ROLL-SENSITIVE MEANS IN RELATION TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW SO THAT SAID NON-RETURN VALVE MEANS FUNCTIONS AS A NON-RETURN VALVE FOR THE FLOW BETWEEN THE TANKS IN EITHER ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER ALTERNATIVELY.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |