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Convertible-float floating platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-29
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1991-03-29
Abstract
Abstract Elongated floats are connected adjacent to one end to opposite sides respectively of a floating platform with pivotal connections enabling the floats at opposite sides of the platform to jackknife from upright positions into recumbent generally parallel positions with portions of the upper sides of the floats remote from their respective pivotal connections engaging saddles on the underside of the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence R Glosten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/44; B63B35/4413; B63B1/00; B63B1/02; B63B1/10; B63B1/107; B63B1/14; B63B2001/145; B63B75/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A convertible-float floating platform comprising a plurality of elongated floats, a platform supported by said floats, pivot means connecting each of said floats to said platform for swinging of such float between an upright position and a recumbent position, saddle means carried by said platform and engageable with a portion of each of said floats spaced from its pivot means when such float is in recumbent position, and means supporting said saddle means for movement between a downwardly projecting operative position and an upper stored position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A convertible-float floating platform comprising a plurality of elongated floats, a platform supported by said floats, pivot means connecting each of said floats to said platform for swinging of such float between an upright position and a recumbent position, saddle means carried by said platform and engageable with a portion of each of said floats spaced from its pivot means when such float is in recumbent position, and means supporting said saddle means for movement between a downwardly projecting operative position and an upper stored position.
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |