US3611974A
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Gliding anchors
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-16
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A gliding anchor for use in an automatic anchor deployment system wherein one or more anchors are launched from a fluidsupported device. Each anchor is designed to glide at a given angle from the deploying device to the bottom of the fluid container where it rests and provides anchor for the deploying device.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Joppa
- 👤 David C Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:57
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/24; B63B21/26; B63B21/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Gliding anchor apparatus comprising in combination: snub-nosed body means of generally circular cylindrical configuration having a length-to-diameter ratio of 4.5 to 1; wings on said body means for providing lift, said wings lying in planes which form approximately 11* angles with the central longitudinal axis of said body means, said wings having leading and trailing edges which respectively form 135* and 90* angles with said body means in planes parallel to its central longitudinal axis, said wings further forming 30* dihedral angles with a plane containing the central longitudinal axis; circular, flared tail means at the rear of said body means for producing drag, said tail means having a hollow interior with a rearward facing opening, and a diameter approximately twice the diameter of said body means; and horizontal stabilizing means connected to said body means and said tail means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Gliding anchor apparatus comprising in combination: snub-nosed body means of generally circular cylindrical configuration having a length-to-diameter ratio of 4.5 to 1; wings on said body means for providing lift, said wings lying in planes which form approximately 11* angles with the central longitudinal axis of said body means, said wings having leading and trailing edges which respectively form 135* and 90* angles with said body means in planes parallel to its central longitudinal axis, said wings further forming 30* dihedral angles with a plane containing the central longitudinal axis; circular, flared tail means at the rear of said body means for producing drag, said tail means having a hollow interior with a rearward facing opening, and a diameter approximately twice the diameter of said body means; and horizontal stabilizing means connected to said body means and said tail means.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |