US3277429A
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Communication system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-04-08
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1979-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph G Lucas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:25
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING WITH SUBMERGED SUBMARINES, COMPRISING A BUOY TO BE RELEASED FROM THE SUBMARINE, SAID BUOY CARRYING RADIO TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEANS, SONIC TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEANS AND REMOTE CONTROLLED MEANS FOR RENDERING SAID RADIO AND SONIC TRANSMITTING MEANS OPERATIVE, AND TRANSLATING MEANS IN SAID BUOY RESPONSIVE TO SAID RADIO RECEIVING MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID SONIC TRANSMITTING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID SONIC RECEIVING MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID RADIO TRANSMITTING MEANS FOR RELAYING RADIO MESSAGES VIA SONIC WAVES TO SAID SUBMARINE AND FOR RELAYING SONIC MESSAGES FROM SAID SUBMARINE TO SAID RADIO TRANSMITTER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING WITH SUBMERGED SUBMARINES, COMPRISING A BUOY TO BE RELEASED FROM THE SUBMARINE, SAID BUOY CARRYING RADIO TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEANS, SONIC TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING MEANS AND REMOTE CONTROLLED MEANS FOR RENDERING SAID RADIO AND SONIC TRANSMITTING MEANS OPERATIVE, AND TRANSLATING MEANS IN SAID BUOY RESPONSIVE TO SAID RADIO RECEIVING MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID SONIC TRANSMITTING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID SONIC RECEIVING MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID RADIO TRANSMITTING MEANS FOR RELAYING RADIO MESSAGES VIA SONIC WAVES TO SAID SUBMARINE AND FOR RELAYING SONIC MESSAGES FROM SAID SUBMARINE TO SAID RADIO TRANSMITTER.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |