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Oyster cultch and assembly jig
Assignee: Ocean Data Systems Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-16
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A clutch for growing oysters comprising a plurality of rings connected together at a central point. The rings have surfaces suitable for the attachment of oyster spat. An assembly jig is utilized comprising a horizontal planar surface having a plurality of elongated apertures to support the rings in position for applying a fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 David A Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K61/00; A01K61/50; A01K61/54; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/80; Y02A40/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A cultch for growing oysters comprising an assembly of a plurality of open ring members and means for connecting said ring members together, said ring members having inner and outer circumferential surfaces suitable for the attachment of oyster spat, said ring members being positioned about a central axis of said cultch assembly, each of said ring members extending outwardly from said axis in a different radial direction, said connecting means joining the ring members about a common location on the central axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cultch for growing oysters comprising an assembly of a plurality of open ring members and means for connecting said ring members together, said ring members having inner and outer circumferential surfaces suitable for the attachment of oyster spat, said ring members being positioned about a central axis of said cultch assembly, each of said ring members extending outwardly from said axis in a different radial direction, said connecting means joining the ring members about a common location on the central axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cultch of claim 1 wherein the ring members are uniformly spaced about the central axis and each ring member has an outer portion abutting corresponding portions of the adjacent ring members on each side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cultch of claim 1 wherein the ring members are bead portions of motor vehicle tires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The cultch of claim 1 wherein said connecting means includes a strap member and a strap member engaging means, said strap member passing through each opening of each ring member and being adjustably secured in said strap member engaging 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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |