US3768467A
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Life preserver bubble
Assignee: Community Gin Co
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Filing: 1970-06-18
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1990-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A self-inflatable bubble for the protection and preservation of life on land and water. The bubble is formed of a pliable air and water impervious material which when arranged around the user provides on environment in which he may comfortably exist in the bubble whether on land or sea. A hook is provided in the bubble interior to provide means to secure the user to the bubble wall to properly position the user within the bubble interior.
Inventors
- 👤 S Jennings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:53
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/11; B63C9/125; B63C9/06; B63C9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A device for protecting and preserving life comprising a waterproof pliable bubble-like surrounding envelope for the reception of a person, means for providing an entrance opening for said person, means for closing said opening, the shape of said envelope being distorted by the movement of said person in the envelope in a given direction causing movement of the envelope along a supporting surface, means for exhausting and refreshing the air of the interior of the envelope, said refreshing means keeping the envelope inflated, and a hook mounted inside said envelope at a position opposite said opening for hooking onto said person for aiding in positioning himself in said envelope.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A device for protecting and preserving life comprising a waterproof pliable bubble-like surrounding envelope for the reception of a person, means for providing an entrance opening for said person, means for closing said opening, the shape of said envelope being distorted by the movement of said person in the envelope in a given direction causing movement of the envelope along a supporting surface, means for exhausting and refreshing the air of the interior of the envelope, said refreshing means keeping the envelope inflated, and a hook mounted inside said envelope at a position opposite said opening for hooking onto said person for aiding in positioning himself in said envelope.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |