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US4240243A
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Intake balancing and satellite collector system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-07
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A method of controlling, harvesting and handling large acreages of aquatic growths and other underwater products and materials through the use of satellite harvesters coupled to a land or water based transfer pumping station for delivery of the harvest to a remote spoil, storage or processing area.
Inventors
- 👤 Troy M. Deal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:55
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D44/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of harvesting and transporting underwater products and material including aquatic growths in the form of a slurry comprising the steps of forming a slurry at a plurality of satellite pumping stations with the products and materials being harvested, pumping the slurry of said stations to a common transfer pumping station, and sensing the flow rate of said transfer station to balance the intake of said transfer station by dilution of the slurry at the transfer station.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of harvesting and transporting underwater products and material including aquatic growths in the form of a slurry comprising the steps of forming a slurry at a plurality of satellite pumping stations with the products and materials being harvested, pumping the slurry of said stations to a common transfer pumping station, and sensing the flow rate of said transfer station to balance the intake of said transfer station by dilution of the slurry at the transfer station.
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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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |