US3294061A
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Apparatus for growing oysters from spat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-27
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hanks Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K61/00; A01K61/50; A01K61/54; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/80; Y02A40/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
APPARATUS OF GROWING OYSTERS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE SUBMERGED IN A BODY OF OYSTER GROWING WATER; SAID HOUSING HAVING A RELATIVELY SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE AND HAVING A SERIES OF SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR RECESSES: AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALL OF EACH OF SAID RECESS HAVING A ROUGH SURFACE FOR THE ATTACHMENT THERETO OF OYSTER SPAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
APPARATUS OF GROWING OYSTERS COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE SUBMERGED IN A BODY OF OYSTER GROWING WATER; SAID HOUSING HAVING A RELATIVELY SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE AND HAVING A SERIES OF SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING TUBULAR RECESSES: AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALL OF EACH OF SAID RECESS HAVING A ROUGH SURFACE FOR THE ATTACHMENT THERETO OF OYSTER SPAT.
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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |