US3565516A
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Extended range underwater optics system
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1969-07-25
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-07-25
Abstract
Abstract AN EXTENDED RANGE UNDERSEA CLEAR WATER VIEWING SYSTEM CONSERVING THE CLEAR WATER SUPPLY CAPABILITY. RANGE IS EXTENDED BY CONTAINING FLOW OF CLEAR WATER FORWARD VIEWED OBJECT BY MEANS OF SOLID BODY BOUNDARIES OR BY FLOWING TURBID WATER BOUNDARIES, OR BOTH, AND BY GENERATING VORTEX FLOW.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Thomas
- 👤 Karl H Keller
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 07:57
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/16; G02B23/22
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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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |