US3084309A
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Oyster dredging bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-24
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1981-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John L Wiegardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K80/00; A01K79/00; E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/46; E02F3/58; E02F3/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN AN OYSTER DREDGE BAG, A BAG STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH A BRIDLE FOR TOWING AND FORMED WITH RIGID TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS TO PRODUCE A BOX-LIKE BODY OPEN AT THE FRONT AND REAR AND HAVING A RELEASABLY SECURED TAIL GATE FOR SAID REAR OPENING, SAID TOP WALL, THE SIDE WALLS, AND THE TAIL GATE EACH HAVING LARGE SCREENED OPENINGS THEREIN SO AS TO TRAP DREDGED OYSTERS WHILE PERMITTING FREE ESCAPE OF WATER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE BAG, SAID SIDE AND TOP WALLS HAVING IMPERFORATE PORTIONS OF SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH LYING TO THE FRONT OF SAID SCREENED OPENINGS, THE BOTTOM WALL COMPRISING FRONT AND REAR CROSSBARS AND A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL CLOSELY SPACED RODS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BAG BETWEEN SAID FRONT AND REAR CROSS-BARS TO PRODUCE A SUBSTANTIAL GRATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN AN OYSTER DREDGE BAG, A BAG STRUCTURE PROVIDED WITH A BRIDLE FOR TOWING AND FORMED WITH RIGID TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS TO PRODUCE A BOX-LIKE BODY OPEN AT THE FRONT AND REAR AND HAVING A RELEASABLY SECURED TAIL GATE FOR SAID REAR OPENING, SAID TOP WALL, THE SIDE WALLS, AND THE TAIL GATE EACH HAVING LARGE SCREENED OPENINGS THEREIN SO AS TO TRAP DREDGED OYSTERS WHILE PERMITTING FREE ESCAPE OF WATER FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE BAG, SAID SIDE AND TOP WALLS HAVING IMPERFORATE PORTIONS OF SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH LYING TO THE FRONT OF SAID SCREENED OPENINGS, THE BOTTOM WALL COMPRISING FRONT AND REAR CROSSBARS AND A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL CLOSELY SPACED RODS EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BAG BETWEEN SAID FRONT AND REAR CROSS-BARS TO PRODUCE A SUBSTANTIAL GRATE.
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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |