US3295153A
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Passive stable buoy
Assignee: Dynamics Research Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-24
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1985-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold R Dessau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:13
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A MARINE BUOY ADAPTED TO REMAIN ON THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER IN A FIXED STABLE POSITION WITH REFERENCE TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID BODY OF WATER NOT WITHSTANDING WINDS AND ADVERSE SEA CONDITIONS COMPRISING A CENTRAL FLOAT AND PLURALITY OF SELF-PROPELLED, SELF-ANCHORING CABLE CARRIERS RELEASABLY SECURED THERETO, EACH OF SAID CARRIERS CONTAINING A CABLE, EACH OF SAID CABLES BEING AFFIXED TO SAID FLOAT AND MAINTAINED ON A REEL WITHIN SAID CARRIER, EACH OF SAID CARRIERS FURTHER INCLUDING MEANS FOR RELEASING THE CABLE MAINTAINED THEREIN AND FOR APPLYING A COMPENSATING TENSION TO SAID CABLE TO MAINTAIN SAID FLOAT IN A FIXED STABLE POSITION RELATIVE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER AFTER THE CARRIERS SINK TO SAID BOTTOM AND ANCHOR THEMSELVES THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A MARINE BUOY ADAPTED TO REMAIN ON THE SURFACE OF A BODY OF WATER IN A FIXED STABLE POSITION WITH REFERENCE TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID BODY OF WATER NOT WITHSTANDING WINDS AND ADVERSE SEA CONDITIONS COMPRISING A CENTRAL FLOAT AND PLURALITY OF SELF-PROPELLED, SELF-ANCHORING CABLE CARRIERS RELEASABLY SECURED THERETO, EACH OF SAID CARRIERS CONTAINING A CABLE, EACH OF SAID CABLES BEING AFFIXED TO SAID FLOAT AND MAINTAINED ON A REEL WITHIN SAID CARRIER, EACH OF SAID CARRIERS FURTHER INCLUDING MEANS FOR RELEASING THE CABLE MAINTAINED THEREIN AND FOR APPLYING A COMPENSATING TENSION TO SAID CABLE TO MAINTAIN SAID FLOAT IN A FIXED STABLE POSITION RELATIVE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER AFTER THE CARRIERS SINK TO SAID BOTTOM AND ANCHOR THEMSELVES THERETO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |