US2954880A
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Remote handling manipulators
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1957-07-17
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Granted: 1960-10-04
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Expires: 1977-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howarth Arthur James
- 👤 Jones Fred
- 👤 Wortley Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:19
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F7/00; G21F7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A REMOTE-HANDLING DEVICE FOR HANDLING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A SHIELDED CUBICLE HAVING AN ELEVATED NARROW SLOT IN A SIDE WALL THEREOF, A CARRIAGE MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT IN SAID SLOT, RAILS MOUNTED ON THE CUBICLE FOR SUPPORTING SAID CARRIAGE DURING ITS MOVEMENT, A GANTRY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, A PLURALITY OF CONTROL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID GANTRY FOR MOVEMENT WITH THE GANTRY AND FOR MOVEMENT TRANSVERSELY TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIAGE, A MANIPULATOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONTROL MEANS WITHIN SAID CUBICLE, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING MECHANISM OPERABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CUBICLE FOR OPERATING SAID MANIPULATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A REMOTE-HANDLING DEVICE FOR HANDLING RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A SHIELDED CUBICLE HAVING AN ELEVATED NARROW SLOT IN A SIDE WALL THEREOF, A CARRIAGE MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT IN SAID SLOT, RAILS MOUNTED ON THE CUBICLE FOR SUPPORTING SAID CARRIAGE DURING ITS MOVEMENT, A GANTRY MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, A PLURALITY OF CONTROL MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID GANTRY FOR MOVEMENT WITH THE GANTRY AND FOR MOVEMENT TRANSVERSELY TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID CARRIAGE, A MANIPULATOR ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CONTROL MEANS WITHIN SAID CUBICLE, SAID CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING MECHANISM OPERABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CUBICLE FOR OPERATING SAID MANIPULATOR.
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) | 1963-10-04 | 1964-04-04 | 1964-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-10-04 | 1968-04-04 | 1968-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-10-04 | 1972-04-04 | 1972-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |