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US3412963A
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Method and apparatus for supporting an object
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-24
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Granted: 1968-11-26
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Expires: 1985-05-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Arthur D Struble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:53
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/02; B64D17/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING AN OBJECT ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, COMPRISING: (A) A GENERALLY-FLAT, FLEXIBLE AND CAMBERED MAIN BODY MEMBER; (B) SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A STIFFENED LEADING EDGE ADAPTED TO PREVENT SUBSTANTIAL DISTORTION BY WIND FORCES; AND (C) RUDDER ELEMENTS ATTACHED TO AND DEPENDING BELOW THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID BODY MEMBER ADJACENT THE REAR THEREOF, SAID RUDDER ELEMENTS, ALSO EXTENDING FORWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY TOWARD THE FRONT OF SAID BODY MEMBER AND FORMING AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO A VERTICAL PLANE CUTTING THROUGH THE NORMINAL CENTER OF SAID BODY MEMBER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING AN OBJECT ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, COMPRISING: (A) A GENERALLY-FLAT, FLEXIBLE AND CAMBERED MAIN BODY MEMBER; (B) SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A STIFFENED LEADING EDGE ADAPTED TO PREVENT SUBSTANTIAL DISTORTION BY WIND FORCES; AND (C) RUDDER ELEMENTS ATTACHED TO AND DEPENDING BELOW THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF SAID BODY MEMBER ADJACENT THE REAR THEREOF, SAID RUDDER ELEMENTS, ALSO EXTENDING FORWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY TOWARD THE FRONT OF SAID BODY MEMBER AND FORMING AN ACUTE ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO A VERTICAL PLANE CUTTING THROUGH THE NORMINAL CENTER OF SAID BODY MEMBER.
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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) | 1971-11-26 | 1972-05-27 | 1972-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-26 | 1976-05-27 | 1976-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-26 | 1980-05-27 | 1980-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |