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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 12:28
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)
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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) | 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 |