US3296995A
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Method and apparatus for tow fixation
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1964-10-12
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1984-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Linde Harold E Van Der
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:23
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/56; B63B21/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR PARTING A CABLE EXTENDING BETWEEN A TOWING VESSEL AND A BARGE COMPRISING A REPLACEABLE EXPLOSIVE CANISTER MOUNTED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID CABLE AND UPON DETONATION DIVIDING SAID CABLE INTO A FIRST LENGTH SECURED TO SAID TOW VESSEL AND A SECOND LENGTH SECURED TO SAID BARGE, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS EXTENDING ALONG SAID FIRST LENGTH FROM SAID VESSEL TO SAID CANISTER TO PROVIDE A DETONATING CHARGE TO SAID CANISTER, MEANS FOR SECURING ONE END OF SAID CANISTER TO SAID FIRST LENGTH, MEANS TO SECURE THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CANISTER TO SAID SECOND LENGTH, A SEA ANCHOR SECURED TO SAID FIRST LENGTH AT A POSITION ADJACENT SAID CANISTER, AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID SEA ANCHOR UPON DETONATION OF SAID CHARGE IN SAID CANISTER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR PARTING A CABLE EXTENDING BETWEEN A TOWING VESSEL AND A BARGE COMPRISING A REPLACEABLE EXPLOSIVE CANISTER MOUNTED INTERMEDIATE THE ENDS OF SAID CABLE AND UPON DETONATION DIVIDING SAID CABLE INTO A FIRST LENGTH SECURED TO SAID TOW VESSEL AND A SECOND LENGTH SECURED TO SAID BARGE, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS EXTENDING ALONG SAID FIRST LENGTH FROM SAID VESSEL TO SAID CANISTER TO PROVIDE A DETONATING CHARGE TO SAID CANISTER, MEANS FOR SECURING ONE END OF SAID CANISTER TO SAID FIRST LENGTH, MEANS TO SECURE THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CANISTER TO SAID SECOND LENGTH, A SEA ANCHOR SECURED TO SAID FIRST LENGTH AT A POSITION ADJACENT SAID CANISTER, AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID SEA ANCHOR UPON DETONATION OF SAID CHARGE IN SAID CANISTER.
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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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |