US3093848A
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Self-reeling sub-surface float
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-18
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-08-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schick George Bernard
- 👤 John D Isaacs
- 👤 Puente El
- 👤 Cecil D Jennings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:23
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING AN INSTRUMENT AT A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT DEPTH IN WATER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A SURFACE FLOATING ELEMENT; (B) A BUOYANT BODY; (C) MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE BUOYANT BODY, WHILE SUBMERGED, TO SAID SURFACE FLOATING ELEMENT AND FOR MAINTAINING THE BUOYANT BODY SUBMERGED AT A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT DEPTH INCLUDING: (1) AN ANCHOR; (2) A MOORING LINE HAVING ONE END CONNECTED WITH THE ANCHOR; (3) SAID BUOYANT BODY INCLUDING A PRIMARY REEL AND A MOORING REEL, SAID REELS HAVING A COMMON AXIS, THE DIAMETER OF THE PRIMARY REEL BEING GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE MOORING REEL; (4) A SURFACE LINE HAVING ONE END THEREOF FASTENED TO THE SURFACE FLOATING ELEMENT, (A) THE SURFACE LINE BEING COILED IN ONE DIRECTION ABOUT THE PRIMARY REEL AND THE END OPPOSITE THE FIRST MENTIONED END THEREOF BEING FASTENED TO SAID PRIMARY REEL, (B) THE MOORING LINE BEING COILED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ABOUT THE MOORING REEL AND THE END OPPOSITE THE FIRST MENTIONED END THEREOF BEING FASTENED TO SAID MOORING REEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING AN INSTRUMENT AT A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT DEPTH IN WATER, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A SURFACE FLOATING ELEMENT; (B) A BUOYANT BODY; (C) MEANS FOR ATTACHING THE BUOYANT BODY, WHILE SUBMERGED, TO SAID SURFACE FLOATING ELEMENT AND FOR MAINTAINING THE BUOYANT BODY SUBMERGED AT A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT DEPTH INCLUDING: (1) AN ANCHOR; (2) A MOORING LINE HAVING ONE END CONNECTED WITH THE ANCHOR; (3) SAID BUOYANT BODY INCLUDING A PRIMARY REEL AND A MOORING REEL, SAID REELS HAVING A COMMON AXIS, THE DIAMETER OF THE PRIMARY REEL BEING GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE MOORING REEL; (4) A SURFACE LINE HAVING ONE END THEREOF FASTENED TO THE SURFACE FLOATING ELEMENT, (A) THE SURFACE LINE BEING COILED IN ONE DIRECTION ABOUT THE PRIMARY REEL AND THE END OPPOSITE THE FIRST MENTIONED END THEREOF BEING FASTENED TO SAID PRIMARY REEL, (B) THE MOORING LINE BEING COILED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION ABOUT THE MOORING REEL AND THE END OPPOSITE THE FIRST MENTIONED END THEREOF BEING FASTENED TO SAID MOORING REEL.
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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |