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Ship maneuvering method
Assignee: STANWICK CORP
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Filing: 1966-08-02
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1986-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanwick Tad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:43
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/56; B63B2021/003; B63B2021/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
METHOD FOR MANEUVERING A FIRST VESSEL WITH RESPECT TO A SECOND VESSEL, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) DIFFERENTIATING PRESSURE BY SUCTION ACTION BETWEEN AN INTEGRAL SUCTION PORTION OF SAID SECOND VESSEL WHICH IS IN CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST VESSEL AND AMBIENT SO AS TO SECURE SAID INTEGRAL PORTION OF SAID FIRST VESSEL; (B) LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID INTEGRAL PORTION OF SAID SECOND VESSEL WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIRST VESSEL, SO THAT MOVEMENTS OF SAID SECOND VESSEL ARE TRANSLATED TO SAID FIRST VESSEL; AND (C) FLOWING RE-SUPPLIED MATERIALS FROM SAID SECOND SHIP THROUGH SAID SUCTION PORTION INTO SAID FIRST SHIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
METHOD FOR MANEUVERING A FIRST VESSEL WITH RESPECT TO A SECOND VESSEL, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) DIFFERENTIATING PRESSURE BY SUCTION ACTION BETWEEN AN INTEGRAL SUCTION PORTION OF SAID SECOND VESSEL WHICH IS IN CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST VESSEL AND AMBIENT SO AS TO SECURE SAID INTEGRAL PORTION OF SAID FIRST VESSEL; (B) LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID INTEGRAL PORTION OF SAID SECOND VESSEL WITH RESPECT TO SAID FIRST VESSEL, SO THAT MOVEMENTS OF SAID SECOND VESSEL ARE TRANSLATED TO SAID FIRST VESSEL; AND (C) FLOWING RE-SUPPLIED MATERIALS FROM SAID SECOND SHIP THROUGH SAID SUCTION PORTION INTO SAID FIRST SHIP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3322091A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |