US3605674A
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Underwater cable controller
Assignee: Dresser Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-08
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-09-08
Abstract
Abstract THE PRESENT INVENTION IS DIRECTED TO CONTROLLERS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH CABLES THAT ARE TOWED BENEATH A BODY OF WATER IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE CABLE IN A DESIRED POSITION. THE CONTROLLER EMPLOYS CONTROL PLANES OR VANES VERTICALLY DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CONTROLLER FOR MAINTAINING POSITION IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, AND VANES HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES TO MAINTAIN POSITION IN A VERTICAL PLANE. STANDARD REVERSIBLE D.C. MOTORS OR D.C. TORQUE MOTORS ARE USED TO CONTROL THE POSITION OF THE VANES IN RESPONSE TO SIGNALS TRANSMITTED FROM THE TOWING OR OTHER VESSEL. A YOKE ARRANGEMENT ALLOWS SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION OF EACH PAIR OF VANES.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond C Weese
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2026-10-30 04:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/38; G01V1/3817; G01V1/3826; B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/56; B63B21/66; B63H; B63H25/00; B63H25/42
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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) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |