US3327686A
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Floating island sanctuary for aquariums
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-20
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1985-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward F Holden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/003; A01K63/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
IN AN AQUARIUM CONTAINING WATER, A THREE DIMENSIONAL ACCESSORY COMPRISING A UNITARY RELATIVELY THINWALLED FORM RETAINING BODY FLOATING ON SAID WATER, SAID BODY HAVING A WATER CONTAINING DEPRESSION FORMED THEREIN AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL CHANNELS WHICH EXTEND BETWEEN SAID DEPRESSION AND SAID AQUARIUM WATER SO AS TO PROVIDE SAID BODY WITH AN INLAND POND WHICH IS IN CONTINUOUS COMMUNICAION THROUGH SAID CHANNELS WITH SAID AQUARIUM WATER, SAID CHANNELS EACH BEING OF A SIZE SUCH THAT SMALL FISH CAN TRAVEL THERETHROUGH AND SAID DEPRESSION BEING OF A SIZE TO ACCOMMODATE SEVERAL FISH ENTERING THROUGH SAID CHANNELS.
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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |