US3341871A
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Flotation gear for the recovery of a submerged craft
Assignee: Universal Oil Products Co
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Filing: 1965-10-04
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1985-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John V Oliveau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:04
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/04; B63B22/08; B63B22/14; B64; B64C; B64C35/00; B63B2201/00; B63B2201/04; B63B2201/08; B63B2201/16; B63B2201/22; B63B2209/00; B63B2209/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A FLOTATION TYPE RECOVERY KIT FOR MARKING AND HOLDING A CRAFT THAT HAS SUBMERGED INTO THE SEA, WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: (1) A DISINTEGRATING FORM OF HOUSING FOR STORAGE OF THE RECOVERY KIT ADAPTED FOR REMOVABLE MOUNTING ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE CRAFT TO BE RECOVERED; (2) MOVABLE RELEASE LATCH MEANS HOLDING SAID HOUSING TO SAID CRAFT; (3) A PRESSURE SENSITIVE MEMBER CONNECTING WITH SAID RELEASE LATCH MEANS OPERATIVE RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ACTING THEREON WHEN THE CRAFT WITH SAID HOUSING BECOMES SUBMERGED TO A PREDETERMINED DEPTH; (4) A FLOAT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INFLATABLE FORM OF FLOAT WITH AN ATTACHED HIGH PRESSURE GAS CONTAINER SIZED AND ADAPTED FOR STORAGE WITHIN SAID HOUSING; (5) CABLE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLOAT ASSEMBLY TO SAID CRAFT; (6) GAS RELEASE MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID INFLATABLE FLOAT AND SAID GAS CONTAINER FOR FILLING THE FLOAT UPON ITS RELEASE AND UNFOLDING FROM SAID HOUSING, WHEREBY TO HOLD SAID CRAFT FROM FURTHER SUBMERGENCE, SAID GAS RELEASE MEANS COMPRISING:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A FLOTATION TYPE RECOVERY KIT FOR MARKING AND HOLDING A CRAFT THAT HAS SUBMERGED INTO THE SEA, WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION: (1) A DISINTEGRATING FORM OF HOUSING FOR STORAGE OF THE RECOVERY KIT ADAPTED FOR REMOVABLE MOUNTING ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE CRAFT TO BE RECOVERED; (2) MOVABLE RELEASE LATCH MEANS HOLDING SAID HOUSING TO SAID CRAFT; (3) A PRESSURE SENSITIVE MEMBER CONNECTING WITH SAID RELEASE LATCH MEANS OPERATIVE RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ACTING THEREON WHEN THE CRAFT WITH SAID HOUSING BECOMES SUBMERGED TO A PREDETERMINED DEPTH; (4) A FLOAT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INFLATABLE FORM OF FLOAT WITH AN ATTACHED HIGH PRESSURE GAS CONTAINER SIZED AND ADAPTED FOR STORAGE WITHIN SAID HOUSING; (5) CABLE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLOAT ASSEMBLY TO SAID CRAFT; (6) GAS RELEASE MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID INFLATABLE FLOAT AND SAID GAS CONTAINER FOR FILLING THE FLOAT UPON ITS RELEASE AND UNFOLDING FROM SAID HOUSING, WHEREBY TO HOLD SAID CRAFT FROM FURTHER SUBMERGENCE, SAID GAS RELEASE MEANS COMPRISING:
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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |