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US3373711A
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Handling system for seaplane engines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-12-29
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1978-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bader John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:05
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64F; B64F1/00; B64F1/22; B64F1/221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN A HANDLING SYSTEM FOR SEAPLANE ENGINES, A TENDER SHIP HAVING A TOP DECK, A HOLD, AND A HATCHWAY FORMED IN THE DECK FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE DECK AND HOLD MEANS FOR DOCKING A SEAPLANE ON THE DECK, AND MEANS FOR REMOVING AN ENGINE FROM THE SEAPLANE AND DEPOSITING SUCH ENGINE IN THE HOLD, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS COMPRISING A TRAVELING BRIDGE CRANE HAVING CENTERING MEANS THEREON, ELEVATED GUIDE RAILS FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING THE CRANE ON THE DECK ABOVE THE SEAPLANE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SEAPLANE AND THE HATCHWAY, CENTERING MEANS ON THE HATCHWAY COOPERATING WITH THE MEANS ON THE CRANE FOR CENTERING THE CRANE ABOVE THE HATCHWAY, MEANS ON THE SEAPLANE COOPERATING WITH THE SAID MEANS ON THE CRANE FOR CENTERING THE CRANE ABOVE THE SEAPLANE, AND A HOIST ON THE CRANE FOR RAISING AN ENGINE FROM THE SEAPLANE, TRANSPORTING SAID ENGINE UPON MOVEMENT OF THE CRANE TO A POSITION ABOVE THE HATCHWAY AND FOR LOWERING SAID ENGINE THROUGH THE HATCHWAY INTO THE HOLD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN A HANDLING SYSTEM FOR SEAPLANE ENGINES, A TENDER SHIP HAVING A TOP DECK, A HOLD, AND A HATCHWAY FORMED IN THE DECK FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE DECK AND HOLD MEANS FOR DOCKING A SEAPLANE ON THE DECK, AND MEANS FOR REMOVING AN ENGINE FROM THE SEAPLANE AND DEPOSITING SUCH ENGINE IN THE HOLD, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS COMPRISING A TRAVELING BRIDGE CRANE HAVING CENTERING MEANS THEREON, ELEVATED GUIDE RAILS FOR MOVABLY SUPPORTING THE CRANE ON THE DECK ABOVE THE SEAPLANE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SEAPLANE AND THE HATCHWAY, CENTERING MEANS ON THE HATCHWAY COOPERATING WITH THE MEANS ON THE CRANE FOR CENTERING THE CRANE ABOVE THE HATCHWAY, MEANS ON THE SEAPLANE COOPERATING WITH THE SAID MEANS ON THE CRANE FOR CENTERING THE CRANE ABOVE THE SEAPLANE, AND A HOIST ON THE CRANE FOR RAISING AN ENGINE FROM THE SEAPLANE, TRANSPORTING SAID ENGINE UPON MOVEMENT OF THE CRANE TO A POSITION ABOVE THE HATCHWAY AND FOR LOWERING SAID ENGINE THROUGH THE HATCHWAY INTO THE HOLD.
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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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |