US3492965A
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Propulsion system and related devices
Assignee: DAVID J WAYFIELD
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Filing: 1961-06-12
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Granted: 1970-02-03
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Expires: 1981-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David J Wayfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:04
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H25/00; B63H25/46; B63G; B63G8/00; B63G8/14; B63G8/16; B63H11/00; B63H11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A SUBMERSIBLE HOUSING, A REACTION TYPE PROPULSION MEANS COMPRISING TWO NOZZLES AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID HOUSING WITH THEIR ORIFICES AIMED OPPOSITELY TO EACH OTHER; TWO DEFLECTING CONES, ONE CENTERED IN EACH ORIFICE, SIX ACTUATORS, THREE HOLDING AND POSITIONING EACH OF SAID CONES AND, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID ACTUATORS TO CONTROL SAID NOZZLES IN A MANNER SUCH THAT THE SUBMERSIBLE HOUSING MAY BE ORIENTED AS TO EITHER POSITION, DEPTH, HEADING OR ATTITUDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A SUBMERSIBLE HOUSING, A REACTION TYPE PROPULSION MEANS COMPRISING TWO NOZZLES AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID HOUSING WITH THEIR ORIFICES AIMED OPPOSITELY TO EACH OTHER; TWO DEFLECTING CONES, ONE CENTERED IN EACH ORIFICE, SIX ACTUATORS, THREE HOLDING AND POSITIONING EACH OF SAID CONES AND, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID ACTUATORS TO CONTROL SAID NOZZLES IN A MANNER SUCH THAT THE SUBMERSIBLE HOUSING MAY BE ORIENTED AS TO EITHER POSITION, DEPTH, HEADING OR ATTITUDE.
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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) | 1973-02-02 | 1973-08-04 | 1974-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1977-02-02 | 1977-08-04 | 1978-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1981-02-02 | 1981-08-04 | 1982-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |