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US3364488A
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Inflatable portable antenna system
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-01
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1985-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J Perenic
- 👤 Allen R Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN AN INFLATABLE ANTENNA SYSTEM, IN COMBINATION, A PAYOFF REEL ON WHICH TO WIND DEFLATED TUBING: INFLATABLE NON-CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC TUBING WOUND AROUND SAID PAYOFF REEL INCLUDING INNER AND OUTER TURNS, SAID OUTER TURNS BEING ADAPTED TO FORM A COLUMN WHEN INFLATED; PLASTIC CORD MEANS PASSING LENGTHWISE THROUGH SAID INFLATABLE PLASTIC TUBING SUPPLYING A LENGTHWISE PASSAGE THERETHROUGH FROM THE INNER TO THE OUTER TURN; VALVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TUBING INNER TURN FOR FEEDING FLUID THERETHROUGH; BRAKE BAND MEANS AT LEAST WOUND PARTLY AROUND SAID OUTER TURN SPRING TENSIONED TO PREVENT FLUID BACK PRESSURE; AND SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE PAYOFF TO SUPPORT SAID TUBING VERTICALLY AS A COLUMN WHEN FILLED WITH FLUID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN AN INFLATABLE ANTENNA SYSTEM, IN COMBINATION, A PAYOFF REEL ON WHICH TO WIND DEFLATED TUBING: INFLATABLE NON-CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC TUBING WOUND AROUND SAID PAYOFF REEL INCLUDING INNER AND OUTER TURNS, SAID OUTER TURNS BEING ADAPTED TO FORM A COLUMN WHEN INFLATED; PLASTIC CORD MEANS PASSING LENGTHWISE THROUGH SAID INFLATABLE PLASTIC TUBING SUPPLYING A LENGTHWISE PASSAGE THERETHROUGH FROM THE INNER TO THE OUTER TURN; VALVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TUBING INNER TURN FOR FEEDING FLUID THERETHROUGH; BRAKE BAND MEANS AT LEAST WOUND PARTLY AROUND SAID OUTER TURN SPRING TENSIONED TO PREVENT FLUID BACK PRESSURE; AND SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE PAYOFF TO SUPPORT SAID TUBING VERTICALLY AS A COLUMN WHEN FILLED WITH FLUID.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |