US3340732A
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Meteorological balloon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-07
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Scoggins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01W; G01W1/00; G01W1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON FOR USE IN THE MEASUREMENT OF THE MAGNITUDE AND DIRECTION OF A WIND FIELD ABOVE A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW, SPHERICAL ENVELOPE FABRICATED FROM A THIN LAMINATE COMPRISING A PLASTIC FILM AND A METALLIC FILM, SAID ENVELOPE HAVING A DIAMETER IN THE RANGE OF ONE TO TWO METERS; (B) SAID ENVELOPE HAVING MANY SMALL, INTEGRAL, HOLLOW, EXTERIOR PROTUBERANCES MOLDED INTO THE SURFACE OF THE ENVELOPE, EACH PROTUBERANCE HAVING A HEIGHT TO BASE RATIO SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN ONE AND BEING SPACED APART FROM ITS ADJACENT PROTUBERANCE AT A DISTANCE OF ABOUT TWO TO THREE BASE WIDTHS SO AS TO CAUSE A UNIFORM AND STABLE SEPARATION OF THE BOUNDARY LAYER OF AIR WHICH FLOWS AROUND SAID ENVELOPE DURING THE MEASUREMENT OF THE WIND FIELD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON FOR USE IN THE MEASUREMENT OF THE MAGNITUDE AND DIRECTION OF A WIND FIELD ABOVE A GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, COMPRISING: (A) A HOLLOW, SPHERICAL ENVELOPE FABRICATED FROM A THIN LAMINATE COMPRISING A PLASTIC FILM AND A METALLIC FILM, SAID ENVELOPE HAVING A DIAMETER IN THE RANGE OF ONE TO TWO METERS; (B) SAID ENVELOPE HAVING MANY SMALL, INTEGRAL, HOLLOW, EXTERIOR PROTUBERANCES MOLDED INTO THE SURFACE OF THE ENVELOPE, EACH PROTUBERANCE HAVING A HEIGHT TO BASE RATIO SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN ONE AND BEING SPACED APART FROM ITS ADJACENT PROTUBERANCE AT A DISTANCE OF ABOUT TWO TO THREE BASE WIDTHS SO AS TO CAUSE A UNIFORM AND STABLE SEPARATION OF THE BOUNDARY LAYER OF AIR WHICH FLOWS AROUND SAID ENVELOPE DURING THE MEASUREMENT OF THE WIND FIELD.
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 |