US3196469A
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Automatic buoy line adjustment mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-29
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1984-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Anthony
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:52
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/003; E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/24; F; F42; F42B; F42B22/00; F42B22/10; F42B22/14; F42B22/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A SHORT SCOPE MOORING FOR AN ANCHORED BUOY COMPRISING A BUOYANT DEVICE AND AN ANCHOR, A MOORING LINE FOR CONNECTING SAID DEVICE TO THE ANCHOR, A ROTATABLE REEL HAVING A LENGTH OF SAID LINE WOUND THEREON, AND MEANS RESPONSIBLE TO TENSION CHANGES WITHIN A CERTAIN RANGE OF MAGNITUDES IN SAID LINE DUE TO WAVE ACTION ON SAID DEVICE FOR ROTATING SAID REEL ONLY IN THE DIRECTION TO WIND ON SAID LINE AS LONG AS THE MAXIMUM TENSION ON SAID LINE IS LESS THAN A PREDETERMINED VALUE, SAID TENSION RESPONSIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID REEL INCLUDING A RATCHET WHEEL CONNECTED IN DRIVING RELATION TO SAID REEL, A HOLDING PAWL YIELDINGLY PRESSED TOWARD ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET WHEEL FOR PREVENTING REEL UNWINDING MOTION THEREOF, A RECIPROCATING LEVER SPRING LOADED IN ONE DIRECTION AND MOVABLE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION BY TENSION A SAID LINE, AND A RATCHET PAWL ENABLING A MOVEMENT OF SAID WHEEL OT BE EFFECTED IN SAID ONE DIRECTION WITH SLIP OR FREEDOM IN SAID OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING A SHORT SCOPE MOORING FOR AN ANCHORED BUOY COMPRISING A BUOYANT DEVICE AND AN ANCHOR, A MOORING LINE FOR CONNECTING SAID DEVICE TO THE ANCHOR, A ROTATABLE REEL HAVING A LENGTH OF SAID LINE WOUND THEREON, AND MEANS RESPONSIBLE TO TENSION CHANGES WITHIN A CERTAIN RANGE OF MAGNITUDES IN SAID LINE DUE TO WAVE ACTION ON SAID DEVICE FOR ROTATING SAID REEL ONLY IN THE DIRECTION TO WIND ON SAID LINE AS LONG AS THE MAXIMUM TENSION ON SAID LINE IS LESS THAN A PREDETERMINED VALUE, SAID TENSION RESPONSIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID REEL INCLUDING A RATCHET WHEEL CONNECTED IN DRIVING RELATION TO SAID REEL, A HOLDING PAWL YIELDINGLY PRESSED TOWARD ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET WHEEL FOR PREVENTING REEL UNWINDING MOTION THEREOF, A RECIPROCATING LEVER SPRING LOADED IN ONE DIRECTION AND MOVABLE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION BY TENSION A SAID LINE, AND A RATCHET PAWL ENABLING A MOVEMENT OF SAID WHEEL OT BE EFFECTED IN SAID ONE DIRECTION WITH SLIP OR FREEDOM IN SAID OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |