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US3318276A
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Ocean-going barge carrier
Assignee: LYKES BROS STEAMSHIP CO Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Nemec
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:46
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B25/00; B63B25/002; B63B25/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A MARINE CARRIER OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A HULL, A PLURALITY OF STORAGE DECKS, ONE ABOVE THE OTHER, EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE LOADING OPENING THROUGH THE CARRIER HULL AT THE LEVEL THEREOF, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY SUBMERGING THE CARRIER TO WATERLINES ABOVE EACH OF SAID DECKS, WHEREBY BARGES MAY BE FLOATED INTO AND OUT OF PLACE ON EACH OF SAID DECKS, THE IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION IN WHICH AT LEAST THE UPPERMOST STORAGE DECK IS AN UNOBSTRUCTED, GENERALLY PLANE AREA BOUNDED BY SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT AND PARALLEL FORE AND AFT BULKHEADS SET APART BY AT LEAST HALF THE TOTAL WIDTH OF THE CARRIER WHEREBY BARGES SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL IN WIDTH TO THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID BULKHEADS MAY BE STORED THEREON, THE LOADING OPENINGS TO SAID STORAGE DECKS ARE AT LEAST AS WIDE AS SAID SPACING, AND THE LOADING OPENING OF AT LEAST THE LOWEST STORAGE DECK IS PROVIDED WITH WATER-TIGHT SEALING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A MARINE CARRIER OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A HULL, A PLURALITY OF STORAGE DECKS, ONE ABOVE THE OTHER, EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE LOADING OPENING THROUGH THE CARRIER HULL AT THE LEVEL THEREOF, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY SUBMERGING THE CARRIER TO WATERLINES ABOVE EACH OF SAID DECKS, WHEREBY BARGES MAY BE FLOATED INTO AND OUT OF PLACE ON EACH OF SAID DECKS, THE IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION IN WHICH AT LEAST THE UPPERMOST STORAGE DECK IS AN UNOBSTRUCTED, GENERALLY PLANE AREA BOUNDED BY SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT AND PARALLEL FORE AND AFT BULKHEADS SET APART BY AT LEAST HALF THE TOTAL WIDTH OF THE CARRIER WHEREBY BARGES SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL IN WIDTH TO THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID BULKHEADS MAY BE STORED THEREON, THE LOADING OPENINGS TO SAID STORAGE DECKS ARE AT LEAST AS WIDE AS SAID SPACING, AND THE LOADING OPENING OF AT LEAST THE LOWEST STORAGE DECK IS PROVIDED WITH WATER-TIGHT SEALING MEANS.
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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) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |