US3769929A
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Recreational device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-26
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A spherical cage device for aquatic or land use comprising two independent, inflatable semi-spherical, foraminous sections which have interlocking elements automatically disengageable upon deflation of either section. Each section has a hollow personaccommodating interior and each section is self-sustaining and can be manually attached or detached with respect to the other section.
Inventors
- 👤 G Scheber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B19/00; A63B19/02; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/60; A63B2225/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A combination aquatic and land amusement device comprising a pair of opposing hollow sections providing an enclosure for a user, each section being inflatable, and securing means interconnecting said sections, and means for automatically releasing said securing means in response to deflation of either section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination aquatic and land amusement device comprising a pair of opposing hollow sections providing an enclosure for a user, each section being inflatable, and securing means interconnecting said sections, and means for automatically releasing said securing means in response to deflation of either section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 1 and said securing means comprising projections and complementary receivers on respective sections, the projections and receivers being inflatable with the respective section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1 and said sections having a plurality of independent inflated compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention according to claim 1 and said sections each comprising inflatable interthreaded portions forming said securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 and each section having a series of ports extending from the interior to the exterior thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention according to claim 5 and each of said sections formed of inner and outer shells, and said shells having portions offset toward each other and joined about said ports and defining wide angle vision windows from the interior to the exterior of the device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 1 and said securing means disposed at the areas of juncture of said sections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention according to claim 7 and said securing means comprising a male thread portion on one section and a female thread portion on the other section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 8 and each section having a plurality of ports therethrough for ventilation and observation of the user.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention according to claim 8 and each section comprising a hemisphere and each having means for floatingly supporting the section.
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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |