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US3092852A
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Inherently stabilized deep sea floating observation stations
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-02-15
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1977-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Devereux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:49
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/18; B63B35/00; B63B35/44; B63B2035/442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
AN INHERENTLY STABILIZED DEEP SEA FLOATING OBSERVATION STATION, COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL SPAR HULL NOT LESS THAN SIX HUNDRED FEET IN LENGTH, OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT DIAMETER WITH LENGTH-TO-DIAMETER RATIO APPROXIMATELY 30:1, AND HAVING A NATURAL PERIOD OF OSCILLATION FOR VERTICAL MOTION OF ABOUT 25 SECONDS; SAID HULL BEING THEREBY INHERENTLY STABILIZED AGAINST VERTICAL OSCILLATION DUE TO SURFACE WAVE ACTION; SAID HULL PARTITIONED ABOVE TO FORM A LIVING SPACE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANTS; AND THE SPACE BELOW BEING BALLASTED TO MAINTAIN SAID HULL, WHEN INTRODUCED INTO THE SEA, IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING TO A SUBSTANTIAL EXTENT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SEA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
AN INHERENTLY STABILIZED DEEP SEA FLOATING OBSERVATION STATION, COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL SPAR HULL NOT LESS THAN SIX HUNDRED FEET IN LENGTH, OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT DIAMETER WITH LENGTH-TO-DIAMETER RATIO APPROXIMATELY 30:1, AND HAVING A NATURAL PERIOD OF OSCILLATION FOR VERTICAL MOTION OF ABOUT 25 SECONDS; SAID HULL BEING THEREBY INHERENTLY STABILIZED AGAINST VERTICAL OSCILLATION DUE TO SURFACE WAVE ACTION; SAID HULL PARTITIONED ABOVE TO FORM A LIVING SPACE FOR HUMAN OCCUPANTS; AND THE SPACE BELOW BEING BALLASTED TO MAINTAIN SAID HULL, WHEN INTRODUCED INTO THE SEA, IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH THE UPPER PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING TO A SUBSTANTIAL EXTENT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SEA.
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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |