US3361387A
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Balloon systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-04
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1985-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Arthur D Struble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:01
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64B; B64B1/00; B64B1/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A BALLOON SYSTEM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN INFLATED BALLOON, (B) SAID BALLOON HAVING A SHAPED GENERALLY RESEMBLING AND ARROW, THE NARROW PORTION BEING AT THE FRONT END AND THE WIDE PORTION BEING THE REAR, SAID NARROW FRONT END PORTION CONTAINING A SECTION WHICH IS SUPERPRESSURED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE LIFTING GAS SO AS TO RESIST THE WIND PRESSURE BUILT UP ON THE NOSE OF THE BALLOON, (C) A TETHERING MEANS HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID BALLOON AND THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO A TETHERING POINT REMOTE FROM SAID BOLLOON, (D) SAID TETHERING MEANS INCLUDING CABLE MEANS HAVING A CROSS SECTION GENERALLY APPROXIMATING A STREAMLINED TEARDROP HAVING A RELATIVELY WIDE ROUNDED FRONT SECTION COMPRISING REINFORCING HIGH STRENGTH FIBRES EMBEDDED IN PLASTIC AND LIGHT-WEIGHT BACK SECTION HAVING CHANNELS FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A BALLOON SYSTEM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN INFLATED BALLOON, (B) SAID BALLOON HAVING A SHAPED GENERALLY RESEMBLING AND ARROW, THE NARROW PORTION BEING AT THE FRONT END AND THE WIDE PORTION BEING THE REAR, SAID NARROW FRONT END PORTION CONTAINING A SECTION WHICH IS SUPERPRESSURED WITH A HIGH PRESSURE LIFTING GAS SO AS TO RESIST THE WIND PRESSURE BUILT UP ON THE NOSE OF THE BALLOON, (C) A TETHERING MEANS HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID BALLOON AND THE OTHER END CONNECTED TO A TETHERING POINT REMOTE FROM SAID BOLLOON, (D) SAID TETHERING MEANS INCLUDING CABLE MEANS HAVING A CROSS SECTION GENERALLY APPROXIMATING A STREAMLINED TEARDROP HAVING A RELATIVELY WIDE ROUNDED FRONT SECTION COMPRISING REINFORCING HIGH STRENGTH FIBRES EMBEDDED IN PLASTIC AND LIGHT-WEIGHT BACK SECTION HAVING CHANNELS FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS.
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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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |