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Underwater measuring buoy system
Assignee: Rheinmetall Industrie AG
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Filing: 1973-03-07
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-03-07
Abstract
Abstract An auxiliary device to be applied under water for the determination of physical or chemical characteristics in waters, which comprises a measuring buoy-system. A device for retaining floating in a predetermined immersion depth the measuring buoysystem. The latter comprises a plurality of cylindrical and prismatic cells, respectively, jointed to a unit, for reception of measuring devices.
Inventors
- 👤 R Scheipner
- 👤 H Schlussler
- 👤 R Germershausen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:06
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/18; B63B22/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An auxiliary device to be applied under water for the determination of physical or chemical characteristics in waters, comprising a measuring buoy-system, means for retaining floating in a predetermined immersion depth said measuring buoy system, said measuring buoy system comprising a plurality of prismatic cells, disposed parallel relative to each other and arranged about a common symmetry axis joined to a unit, for reception of measuring devices, said cells being disposed symmetrically about a central body flown through the water, sensors disposed in said cells and including stabilization fins with said fins being disposed horizontally.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An auxiliary device to be applied under water for the determination of physical or chemical characteristics in waters, comprising a measuring buoy-system, means for retaining floating in a predetermined immersion depth said measuring buoy system, said measuring buoy system comprising a plurality of prismatic cells, disposed parallel relative to each other and arranged about a common symmetry axis joined to a unit, for reception of measuring devices, said cells being disposed symmetrically about a central body flown through the water, sensors disposed in said cells and including stabilization fins with said fins being disposed horizontally.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The underwater measuring buoy-system, as set forth in claim 1, for the use in flowing waters, wherein said cells are disposed in substantially horizontal arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The underwater-measuring buoy-system, as set forth in claim 1, which includes a buoyancy body adapted to break through the water surface and causing a lifting force, to bring about a static immersion depth stabilization.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The underwater-measuring buoy-system, as set forth in claim 3, wherein said buoyancy body has a streamlined cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The underwater-measuring buoy-system, as set forth in claim 2, which includes an anchoring fixed point coordinated to said device in nominal immersion depth, to bring about a dynamic immersion depth stabilization.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The underwater-measuring buoy-system, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cells have a hexagonal cross section and are composable to a cell unit and resembling a honeycomb.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The underwater-measuring buoy-system, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cells have in addition to a useful chamber and a flow-through chamber a ballast space.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |