US3353440A
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Navigation pelorus
Assignee: Bausch and Lomb Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-26
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1985-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Benford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A NAVIGATION PELORUS FOR A SHIP, SAID PELORUS HAVING IN COMBINATION A BODY MEMBER, MEANS INCLUDING GIMBAL MECHANISM FOR SUPPORTING SAID MEMBER IN A NORMALLY LEVEL POSITION WHILE PREVENTING MOTION THEREOF IN AZIMUTH, AN UPSTANDING CIRCULAR RING OPERATIVELY CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER FOR RELATIVE ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT THEREBETWEEN, A 360* SCALE FORMED ADJACENT TO THE TOP OF SAID RING ON ONE OF THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACES OF THE RING, A ROTATABLE MEMBER OVERLYING AND ENCLOSING SAID RING, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE ROTATABLE MEMBER FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT IN AZIMUTH ON THE BODY MEMBER, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER FOR INDICATING A LUBBER LINE LOCATED IN PARALLEL TO THE KEEL OF THE SHIP, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A NAVIGATION PELORUS FOR A SHIP, SAID PELORUS HAVING IN COMBINATION A BODY MEMBER, MEANS INCLUDING GIMBAL MECHANISM FOR SUPPORTING SAID MEMBER IN A NORMALLY LEVEL POSITION WHILE PREVENTING MOTION THEREOF IN AZIMUTH, AN UPSTANDING CIRCULAR RING OPERATIVELY CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER FOR RELATIVE ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT THEREBETWEEN, A 360* SCALE FORMED ADJACENT TO THE TOP OF SAID RING ON ONE OF THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACES OF THE RING, A ROTATABLE MEMBER OVERLYING AND ENCLOSING SAID RING, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE ROTATABLE MEMBER FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT IN AZIMUTH ON THE BODY MEMBER, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER FOR INDICATING A LUBBER LINE LOCATED IN PARALLEL TO THE KEEL OF THE SHIP, AND
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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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |