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Barrier for defining a swimming area
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-07
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Granted: 1972-02-08
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Expires: 1989-05-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a floatable barrier comprising a plurality of sections or panel members, removably secured together to form an integrated structure for use in isolating or defining a confined area along the edge of a body of water, which area can be treated and made safe for human occupancy. Each section or panel member is formed of a flexible sheet of impervious material with the upper edge portion thereof overlapped to define a chamber coextensive with the width of the section for receiving floatable material which may be either a solid or a gas and the lower edge portion reinforced and secured to anchoring means, for maintaining the sections in a substantially vertical position when disposed within the water.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Samsel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:18
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/02; E02B15/00; E02B15/04; E02B15/08; E02B15/0814; E02B15/0857; E02B15/0885; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0012; E02B2201/00; E02B2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A barrier for isolating an area within a body of water so that the water in such area may be treated to the exclusion of the remainder of the body of water including a plurality of sections removable secured together to form an integrated structure, said sections each comprising a flexible sheet of impervious material disposed in a substantially vertical position when disposed within the body of water, the upper edge portion of said sheet defining a transverse chamber, floatable material filling said chamber, said sheet extending from a position adjacent the Bottom of the area isolated to a point above the surface of the surrounding body of water commensurate with the height of the floatable material above the surface of the water, and means disposed along the lower edge portion of the barrier for securing the sheets to the bottom surface of the isolated area when the same is disposed therein:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A barrier for isolating an area within a body of water so that the water in such area may be treated to the exclusion of the remainder of the body of water including a plurality of sections removable secured together to form an integrated structure, said sections each comprising a flexible sheet of impervious material disposed in a substantially vertical position when disposed within the body of water, the upper edge portion of said sheet defining a transverse chamber, floatable material filling said chamber, said sheet extending from a position adjacent the Bottom of the area isolated to a point above the surface of the surrounding body of water commensurate with the height of the floatable material above the surface of the water, and means disposed along the lower edge portion of the barrier for securing the sheets to the bottom surface of the isolated area when the same is disposed therein:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein the vertical edge portions of adjacent sections are provided with means for securing the panel members together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said last named means includes a reinforcing edge portion on the flexible sheet, an anchoring member on the bottom of the body of water and links extending between the lower edge portion of the sheet and the said anchoring member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as defined in claim 2 wherein the means for securing adjacent sections together includes eyelets formed along the vertical edge portions of the sheets and lacing adapted to be received by the said eyelets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein the floatable material is characterized by being cellular in construction, having no moisture absorbability and uniform floatability.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for treating the water within the isolated area.
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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) | 1975-02-07 | 1975-08-09 | 1976-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-07 | 1979-08-09 | 1980-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-07 | 1983-08-09 | 1984-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |