US3280789A
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Diver-down flag float
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-21
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George D Lewis
- 👤 Burton A Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B2201/00; B63B2201/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A DIVER-DOWN FLAT FLOAT COMPRISING A FLOATING MEANS INCLUDING A BUOYANT, SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT MEMBER HAVING UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A CENTER AND PERIPHERAL EDGE, FIRST ELONGATED MEANS PROJECTING FROM THE CENTER OF THE UPPER SURFACE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING A FLAG ADJACENT THE END OF SAID FIRST ELONGATED MEANS, SECOND ELONGATED MEANS PROJECTING FROM THE CENTER OF THE LOWER SURFACE, MEANS FOR CONNECTING A TOWING MEANS ADJACENT THE END OF SAID SECOND ELONGATED MEANS, SAID SECOND ELONGATED MEANS PROJECTING FROM THE CENTER OF THE LOWER SURFACE HAVING A LENGTH WHICH IS IN A RANGE OF FROM .75 TO 1.5 THE DISTANCE FROM THE CENTER OF THE MEMBER TO THE PERIPHERA EDGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A DIVER-DOWN FLAT FLOAT COMPRISING A FLOATING MEANS INCLUDING A BUOYANT, SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT MEMBER HAVING UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A CENTER AND PERIPHERAL EDGE, FIRST ELONGATED MEANS PROJECTING FROM THE CENTER OF THE UPPER SURFACE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING A FLAG ADJACENT THE END OF SAID FIRST ELONGATED MEANS, SECOND ELONGATED MEANS PROJECTING FROM THE CENTER OF THE LOWER SURFACE, MEANS FOR CONNECTING A TOWING MEANS ADJACENT THE END OF SAID SECOND ELONGATED MEANS, SAID SECOND ELONGATED MEANS PROJECTING FROM THE CENTER OF THE LOWER SURFACE HAVING A LENGTH WHICH IS IN A RANGE OF FROM .75 TO 1.5 THE DISTANCE FROM THE CENTER OF THE MEMBER TO THE PERIPHERA EDGE.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |