US3364514A
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Fish transporting and positioning apparatus
Assignee: Institut fuer Schiffbau
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Filing: 1967-03-22
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1987-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hartl Ernst Eduard
- 👤 Dudszus Alfred Albert
- 👤 Franz Reinhold Heinrich
- 👤 Rethfeldt Christoph Fr Wilhelm
- 👤 Wienert Gunther Hubert Reiner
- 👤 Muke Rudolf
- 👤 Hauptmann Franz Andreas
- 👤 Bolze Gunther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:34
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
IN A FISH-POSITIONING APPARATUS, ELONGATED TROUGH MEANS FOR GUIDING A FISH FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH ITS HEAD SITUATED IN ADVANCE OF ITS TAIL, SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TROUGH MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLE ELEVATIONAL MOVEMENT, HEAD-ENGAGING MEANS LOCATED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE FISH ALONG SAID TROUGH MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE HEAD OF THE FISH TO DETERMINE THE LONGITUDINAL POSITION THEREOF, CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TROUGH MEANS AT ITS UNDERSIDE FOR PARTICIPATING IN ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELEVATION OF SAID TROUGH MEANS, AND ADJUSTING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BOTH TO SAID HEAT-ENGAGING MEANS TO SAID CAM MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID HEAD-ENGAGING MEANS ACCORDING TO THE LENGTH OF THE FISH AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ACTUATING SAID CAM MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE ELEVATION OF SAID TROUGH MEANS ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE FISH FROM ITS TOP-SIDE TO ITS UNDERSIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
IN A FISH-POSITIONING APPARATUS, ELONGATED TROUGH MEANS FOR GUIDING A FISH FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITH ITS HEAD SITUATED IN ADVANCE OF ITS TAIL, SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TROUGH MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLE ELEVATIONAL MOVEMENT, HEAD-ENGAGING MEANS LOCATED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE FISH ALONG SAID TROUGH MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE HEAD OF THE FISH TO DETERMINE THE LONGITUDINAL POSITION THEREOF, CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TROUGH MEANS AT ITS UNDERSIDE FOR PARTICIPATING IN ADJUSTMENT OF THE ELEVATION OF SAID TROUGH MEANS, AND ADJUSTING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BOTH TO SAID HEAT-ENGAGING MEANS TO SAID CAM MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID HEAD-ENGAGING MEANS ACCORDING TO THE LENGTH OF THE FISH AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ACTUATING SAID CAM MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE ELEVATION OF SAID TROUGH MEANS ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE FISH FROM ITS TOP-SIDE TO ITS UNDERSIDE.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |