US3791327A
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Marine diver vessel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-29
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A marine diver vessel including a buoyed frame having a diver''s well suspended therefrom for normal submersion beneath the surface of the water. A motor is mounted on the frame and a steering handle is accessible from the well so a diver can partially submerge in such well and perform such functions as strapping an aqua lung to his back while being protected from the surrounding environment and can also steer the vessel from such well.
Inventors
- 👤 F Deveney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:45
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A marine diver vessel comprising: a frame; buoyant means for supporting said frame on water; a normally submerged diver''s well formed by porous walls that define a diver''s compartment; carrying means carrying said well from said frame with said compartment submerged below the water surface; propulsion means carried from said frame means; steering means for directing said vessel; and helm means mounted on said frame and including a steering handle disposed below the surface of said water and accessible by a swimmer submerged in said compartment and coupled with said steering means whereby a diver submerged in said compartment may control said vessel to guide it about said water while viewing the underwater area from an underwater position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A marine diver vessel comprising: a frame; buoyant means for supporting said frame on water; a normally submerged diver''s well formed by porous walls that define a diver''s compartment; carrying means carrying said well from said frame with said compartment submerged below the water surface; propulsion means carried from said frame means; steering means for directing said vessel; and helm means mounted on said frame and including a steering handle disposed below the surface of said water and accessible by a swimmer submerged in said compartment and coupled with said steering means whereby a diver submerged in said compartment may control said vessel to guide it about said water while viewing the underwater area from an underwater position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A marine diver vessel as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said compartment is formed with an underwater hatchway for egress of a diver.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A marine diver vessel as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said carrying means includes means for raising and lowering said compartment relative to said frame means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A marine diver vessel as set forth in claim 1 that includes: a ladder carried from said frame means and projecting downwardly into said chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A marine diver vessel as set Forth in claim 1 wherein: said propulsion means includes an outboard motor carried from said frame means for rotation about a vertical axis; and said steering means includes connecting means connecting said steering handle with said outboard motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A marine diver vessel as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said buoyancy means includes a pair of coextensive spaced apart pontoons; said compartment is, at least partially, disposed between the extremities of said pontoons at one end of said vessel; said propulsion means is movable to steer said vessel and is disposed at the end of said vessel opposite said one end; said steering means includes connecting means connecting said steering wheel with said propulsion means.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |