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US3329982A
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Life preserver
Assignee: RUBBER FABRICATORS Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-15
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1985-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J Zannoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:29
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/11; B63C9/125; B63C9/1255
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A LIFE SAVER VEST COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF: TWO SUPERIMPOSED YOKE-SHAPED INFLATABLE CELLS, EACH SAID CELLS HAVING AN ARCUATE SECTION ADAPTED TO SURROUND THE BACK OF A WEARER''S WEARER''S NECK WITH TWO GENERALLY PARALLEL INTEGRAL LEG MEMBERS EXTENDING FROM SAID ARCUATE SECTION TO OVERLIE THE WEARER''S CHEST; A FURST CONNECTING MEANS FOR PERMANENTLY JOINING THE ADJACENT INNER EDGES OF SAID LEG MEMBERS TOGETHER; A SECOND CONNECTING MEANS FOR JOINING THE ARCUATE SECTIONS OF SAID CELLS IN A MANNER PERMITTING THE FREE EXPANSION THEREOF DURING INFLATION, SAID SECOND CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE WEB MEMBER ATTACHED AT OPPOSITE ENDS TO ADJACENT OPPOSED SURFACES OF EACH SAID ARCUATE SECTIONS AT POINTS INTERMEDIATE THE INNER AND OUTER EDGE THEREOF; MEANS FOR SEPARATELY INFLATING EACH SAID CELLS; AND HARNESS MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID INTERCONNECTED CELLS TO A WEARER''S BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A LIFE SAVER VEST COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF: TWO SUPERIMPOSED YOKE-SHAPED INFLATABLE CELLS, EACH SAID CELLS HAVING AN ARCUATE SECTION ADAPTED TO SURROUND THE BACK OF A WEARER''S WEARER''S NECK WITH TWO GENERALLY PARALLEL INTEGRAL LEG MEMBERS EXTENDING FROM SAID ARCUATE SECTION TO OVERLIE THE WEARER''S CHEST; A FURST CONNECTING MEANS FOR PERMANENTLY JOINING THE ADJACENT INNER EDGES OF SAID LEG MEMBERS TOGETHER; A SECOND CONNECTING MEANS FOR JOINING THE ARCUATE SECTIONS OF SAID CELLS IN A MANNER PERMITTING THE FREE EXPANSION THEREOF DURING INFLATION, SAID SECOND CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE WEB MEMBER ATTACHED AT OPPOSITE ENDS TO ADJACENT OPPOSED SURFACES OF EACH SAID ARCUATE SECTIONS AT POINTS INTERMEDIATE THE INNER AND OUTER EDGE THEREOF; MEANS FOR SEPARATELY INFLATING EACH SAID CELLS; AND HARNESS MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID INTERCONNECTED CELLS TO A WEARER''S BODY.
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |