US4815896A
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Deep sea shark cable protectors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-22
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2006-09-22
Abstract
Abstract Deep sea shark cable protectors of the invention are lengths of pipe which encircle the cable, having a plurality of spaced apart spikes extending outwardly around the circumference of the pipe to prevent the shark from gripping the cable in its mouth. The lengths of pipe are hinged and have closures for securing the pipe sections, and the pipe lengths may be made of brass or other materials. The spikes may extend from around the outer surface of the pipe or may extend from the outer perimeter of clamps which encircle the cable or which encircle and/or join pipe sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson C. Fox
- 👤 Rosetta V. G. Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/12; F16L1/123; H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/17; H01B7/18; H01B7/1805; H01B7/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A deep shark cable protector comprising: tubular means for encircling an underwater cable, spike means extendig outwardly from the tubular means for preventing sharks from damaging the underwater cable, and clamp means for joining the tubular means, wherein the clamp means comprises a plurality of spikes attached to and extending outwardly from the clamp means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A deep shark cable protector comprising: tubular means for encircling an underwater cable, spike means extendig outwardly from the tubular means for preventing sharks from damaging the underwater cable, and clamp means for joining the tubular means, wherein the clamp means comprises a plurality of spikes attached to and extending outwardly from the clamp means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cable protector of claim 1 comprising a plurality of spaced apart spike means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cable protector of claim 1 wherein at least one of the spike means comprises a plurality of spikes.
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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) | 1992-03-27 | 1992-09-26 | 1993-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-27 | 1996-09-26 | 1997-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-27 | 2000-09-26 | 2001-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |