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US3105453A
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Ship control system
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-24
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1981-11-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:33
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63G; B63G8/00; B63G8/001; F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/26; F16L1/265; G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/02; G05D1/0206; G05D1/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A METHOD OF POSITIONING A MOTHER SHIP TO CAUSE IT TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENTS OF A SUBMARINE VESSEL, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: DETECTING THE ANGULAR DEFLECTION OF A TAUT LINE BETWEEN THE MOTHER SHIP AND THE SUBMARINE VESSEL IN TWO VERTICAL PLANES AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER: COMPARING SAID DETECTED DEFLECTIONS WITH PRESET VALUES; DETECTING THE HEADING OF SAID MOTHER SHIP AND COMPARING SAID HEADING WITH A PRESET HEADING, VECTORIALLY RESOLVING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A METHOD OF POSITIONING A MOTHER SHIP TO CAUSE IT TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENTS OF A SUBMARINE VESSEL, SAID METHOD COMPRISING: DETECTING THE ANGULAR DEFLECTION OF A TAUT LINE BETWEEN THE MOTHER SHIP AND THE SUBMARINE VESSEL IN TWO VERTICAL PLANES AT AN ANGLE TO EACH OTHER: COMPARING SAID DETECTED DEFLECTIONS WITH PRESET VALUES; DETECTING THE HEADING OF SAID MOTHER SHIP AND COMPARING SAID HEADING WITH A PRESET HEADING, VECTORIALLY RESOLVING
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |