US3340694A
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Buoyant fenders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-22
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pavry Richard
- 👤 Henry W Stephenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:46
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/26; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A30/00; Y02A30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A BUOYANT FENDER COMPRISING FORE AND AFT BUOYANT TUBES, A TRIANGULAR FRAMEWORK FIXEDLY CONNECTING SAID TUBES TOGETHER SO THAT, IN END ELEVATION, THE BUOYANT TUBES AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FRAMEWORK COMPRISE ONE SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE NORMALLY ARRANGED HORIZONTALLY AND NORMALLY CLOSE TO NORMAL, I.E. STATIC, WATER LEVEL, PILING FOR LOCATING THE BUOYANT FENDER, THE JUNCTION OF THE OTHER SIDES OF THE TRIANGULATED STRUCTURE CARRYING CLOSE THERETO MEANS COMPRISING THE AXIS OF ARTICULATION OF THE BUOYANT FENDER AND ABUTTABLE AGAINST AND SLIDABLE ALONG THE PILING, SAID LATTER MENTIONED TWO SIDES OF THE TRIANGULATED FRAMEWORK AND SAID MEANS COMPRISING THE AXIS OF ARTICULATION ADAPTED TO EXTEND BELOW WATER LEVEL, THE CENTER OF GRAVITY AND CENTER OF BUOYANCY OF THE FENDER BEING NORMALLY SUBSTANTIALLY IN A COMMON VERTICAL PLANE, AND BEING DISPLACEABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER WAY FROM SAID PLANE WHEN THE FENDER IS DISPLACED ABOUT SAID AXIS OF ARTICULATION TO ABSORB THE SHOCK OF IMPACT OF A SHIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A BUOYANT FENDER COMPRISING FORE AND AFT BUOYANT TUBES, A TRIANGULAR FRAMEWORK FIXEDLY CONNECTING SAID TUBES TOGETHER SO THAT, IN END ELEVATION, THE BUOYANT TUBES AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FRAMEWORK COMPRISE ONE SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE NORMALLY ARRANGED HORIZONTALLY AND NORMALLY CLOSE TO NORMAL, I.E. STATIC, WATER LEVEL, PILING FOR LOCATING THE BUOYANT FENDER, THE JUNCTION OF THE OTHER SIDES OF THE TRIANGULATED STRUCTURE CARRYING CLOSE THERETO MEANS COMPRISING THE AXIS OF ARTICULATION OF THE BUOYANT FENDER AND ABUTTABLE AGAINST AND SLIDABLE ALONG THE PILING, SAID LATTER MENTIONED TWO SIDES OF THE TRIANGULATED FRAMEWORK AND SAID MEANS COMPRISING THE AXIS OF ARTICULATION ADAPTED TO EXTEND BELOW WATER LEVEL, THE CENTER OF GRAVITY AND CENTER OF BUOYANCY OF THE FENDER BEING NORMALLY SUBSTANTIALLY IN A COMMON VERTICAL PLANE, AND BEING DISPLACEABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER WAY FROM SAID PLANE WHEN THE FENDER IS DISPLACED ABOUT SAID AXIS OF ARTICULATION TO ABSORB THE SHOCK OF IMPACT OF A SHIP.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |