US4070978A
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Floating apparatus for weeding and dredging waterways
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-01
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1996-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A floating apparatus including a barge having a plurality of hydraulically actuated stabilizers for positioning the barge at a location. An hydraulically actuated, articulated boom is rotatably mounted on the barge and provided with any of a plurality of instrumentalities at the free end thereof for weeding, dredging or cleaning waterways.
Inventors
- 👤 Del P. Virgilio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:08
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/28; E02F3/30; E02F3/32; A; A01; A01D; A01D44/00; B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50; B63C; B63C13/00; E02F5/00; E02F5/28; E02F5/285; E02F9/00; E02F9/06; E02F9/08; E02F9/085; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S37/00; Y10S37/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A floatable device for cleaning waterways comprising, in combination, a. a barge member 1. said barge member having a container portion for receiving debris cleaned from a waterway, b. an articulated boom member rotatably mounted on said barge member, c. control means mounted on said barge for articulating and rotating said boom member, d. an instrumentality mounted on the free end of said boom member for cleaning waterways,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A floatable device for cleaning waterways comprising, in combination, a. a barge member 1. said barge member having a container portion for receiving debris cleaned from a waterway, b. an articulated boom member rotatably mounted on said barge member, c. control means mounted on said barge for articulating and rotating said boom member, d. an instrumentality mounted on the free end of said boom member for cleaning waterways,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
said instrumentality moved with said boom member by said control means and also separately actuated by said control means, e. stabilizer means mounted on said barge and movable to engage the bed of a waterway to prevent tipping of said barge when said boom member and said instrumentality are actuated to clean the waterway, and f. said barge member in the form of a trailer movable from waterway to waterway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
said instrumentality moved with said boom member by said control means and also separately actuated by said control means, e. stabilizer means mounted on said barge and movable to engage the bed of a waterway to prevent tipping of said barge when said boom member and said instrumentality are actuated to clean the waterway, and f. said barge member in the form of a trailer movable from waterway to waterway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A floatable device as claimed in claim 1 in which motor means are provided for moving said barge along a waterway.
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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |