US3323478A
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Floating support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-09-20
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Granted: 1967-06-06
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Expires: 1985-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Hunsucker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:19
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/44; B63B35/4413; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/10; B63B1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
FLOATING SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING IN COMBINATION: TWO BUOYANT MEMBERS, MEANS SPACING THE MEMBERS APART SO THAT THEY MAY EACH ROLL AND PITCH INDEPENDENTLY OF THE OTHER, A BRIDGE EXTENDING LATERALLY TO SPAN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO BUOYANT MEMBERS, PIVOT MEANS SUPPORTING ONE PORTION OF SAID BRIDGE ON ONE OF SAID BUOYANT MEMBERS NEAR ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF OSCILLATION, A TOWER ON THE OTHER BUOYANT MEMBER, AND PENDANT MEANS SUPPORTING ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID BRIDGE FROM SAID TOWER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
FLOATING SUPPORT APPARATUS HAVING IN COMBINATION: TWO BUOYANT MEMBERS, MEANS SPACING THE MEMBERS APART SO THAT THEY MAY EACH ROLL AND PITCH INDEPENDENTLY OF THE OTHER, A BRIDGE EXTENDING LATERALLY TO SPAN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO BUOYANT MEMBERS, PIVOT MEANS SUPPORTING ONE PORTION OF SAID BRIDGE ON ONE OF SAID BUOYANT MEMBERS NEAR ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF OSCILLATION, A TOWER ON THE OTHER BUOYANT MEMBER, AND PENDANT MEANS SUPPORTING ANOTHER PORTION OF SAID BRIDGE FROM SAID TOWER.
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) | 1970-06-05 | 1970-12-05 | 1971-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-05 | 1974-12-05 | 1975-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-05 | 1978-12-05 | 1979-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |