US3338091A
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Boom stress measurement and warning system
Assignee: Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel A Tatum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:32
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C23/00; B66C23/60; B66C23/605; B66C23/88; B66C23/90; B66C23/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A BOOM STRESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BOOM WHICH IS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED AT THE LOWER END PORTION THEREOF AND WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH CARGO SUPPORT MEANS AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF, AND STRESS MEASURING MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT THE POINT OF MAXIMUM STRESS ON SAID BOOM, AND STRESS MEASURING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST MEASURING MEANS FOR MEASURING BENDING STRESSES ON SAID BOOM, AND SECOND MEASURING MEANS FOR MEASURING COMPRESSION STRESSES ON SAID BOOM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A BOOM STRESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BOOM WHICH IS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED AT THE LOWER END PORTION THEREOF AND WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH CARGO SUPPORT MEANS AT THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF, AND STRESS MEASURING MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT THE POINT OF MAXIMUM STRESS ON SAID BOOM, AND STRESS MEASURING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST MEASURING MEANS FOR MEASURING BENDING STRESSES ON SAID BOOM, AND SECOND MEASURING MEANS FOR MEASURING COMPRESSION STRESSES ON SAID BOOM.
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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |