US3336895A
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Yaw control of towed barges
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-17
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1986-01-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:51
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/66; B63B35/68
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) A PROPULSION BARGE; AND, (B) A TOWED BARGE HAVING A RUDDER; AN IMPROVED STEERING IMPARTING DRAFT CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID BARGES, COMPRISING: (1) A DRAFT BRIDLE SECURED TO SAID PROPULATION BARGE AND EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREFORM, SAID BRIDLE HAVING RESPECTIVE END PORTIONS DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID TOWED BARGE; (2) A BEAM EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TOWED BARGE, SAID BEAM BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID TOWED BARGE FOR ROTATION ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS PASSING THROUGH THE LONGITUDINAL CENTERLINE OF SAID TOWED BARGE; (3) DRAFT CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN THE END PORTIONS OF SAID BRIDLE AND THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BEAM WHEREBY WHEN SAID PROPULSION AND TOWED BARGES DEVIATE FROM LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT SAID BEAM IS PIVOTED ABOUT SAID VERTICAL AXIS; AND, (4) STEERING CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN SAID BEAM AND RUDDER TO IMPART YAW CORRECTION STEERING MOVEMENT TO SAID RUDDER RESPONSIVE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BEAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A COMBINATION COMPRISING: (A) A PROPULSION BARGE; AND, (B) A TOWED BARGE HAVING A RUDDER; AN IMPROVED STEERING IMPARTING DRAFT CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID BARGES, COMPRISING: (1) A DRAFT BRIDLE SECURED TO SAID PROPULATION BARGE AND EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREFORM, SAID BRIDLE HAVING RESPECTIVE END PORTIONS DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID TOWED BARGE; (2) A BEAM EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TOWED BARGE, SAID BEAM BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID TOWED BARGE FOR ROTATION ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS PASSING THROUGH THE LONGITUDINAL CENTERLINE OF SAID TOWED BARGE; (3) DRAFT CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN THE END PORTIONS OF SAID BRIDLE AND THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BEAM WHEREBY WHEN SAID PROPULSION AND TOWED BARGES DEVIATE FROM LONGITUDINAL ALIGNMENT SAID BEAM IS PIVOTED ABOUT SAID VERTICAL AXIS; AND, (4) STEERING CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN SAID BEAM AND RUDDER TO IMPART YAW CORRECTION STEERING MOVEMENT TO SAID RUDDER RESPONSIVE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BEAM.
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) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |