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US3584594A
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Self-propelled submarined device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-06
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A device for submarine exploration of the self-propelled type. It comprises a hollow body housing a battery means for feeding one or more electric motors with arms or shafts being provided at the rear part of the body. The arms or shafts can be gripped by a diver drawn along by traction.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Poutout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B35/00; A63B35/08; A63B35/12; B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/18; B63C11/20; B63C11/205; B63C11/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A self-propelled submarine device comprising a hollow body, having two separate dome members connected together to form a disc-shaped body, at least one electric motor, at least one propeller means, said electric motor driving said propeller means, electric-power means electrically connected to drive said electric motor, and at least two arms, said arms secured to said hollow disc-shaped body and being provided with respective handle means for easy gripping.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A self-propelled submarine device comprising a hollow body, having two separate dome members connected together to form a disc-shaped body, at least one electric motor, at least one propeller means, said electric motor driving said propeller means, electric-power means electrically connected to drive said electric motor, and at least two arms, said arms secured to said hollow disc-shaped body and being provided with respective handle means for easy gripping.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A self-propelled submarine device as claimed in claim 1 including at least two hulls, each of said hulls being mounted to a respective one of said arms and depending therefrom, at least two electric motors, each of said electric motors being housed in a respective hull, and at least two propeller means with each of said two propeller means being driven by a respective electric motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A self-propelled submarine device as claimed in claim 2 including guide means located along a median plane of said disc, a ballast, the position of said ballast being adjusted in said guide means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A self-propelled submarine device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said hollow body is formed by an upper convex shaped dome and a lower convex shaped dome, an axial assembly means for securing said upper and lower domes together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A self-propelled submarine device as claimed in claim 4 wherein a housing is provided for said electric-power means, said axial assembly means passing through said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A self-propelled submarine device as claimed in claim 4 wherein a cradle means is formed at the top of said axial assembly means, said cradle supporting a camera or the like.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A self-propelled submarine device as claimed in claim 2 wherein each of said arms terminates in a pistol-type grip, each of said pistol-type grips cooperating with respective triggers for controlling respective electRic motors.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |