US3076567A
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Adjustable capacity sweep conveyor for storage containers
Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-08-02
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1981-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A O'dell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/30; B65G65/34; B65G65/40; B65G65/46; B65G65/466
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A MATERIALS CONVEYOR OPERABLE TO DRAW MATERIALS TOWARD A CENTRAL DISCHARGE ZONE FROM THE AREA SURROUNDING SAID ZONE COMPRISING A CONVEYOR MOUNTING MEMBER AT SAID ZONE, AN ARM CONNECTED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT AROUND SAID MEMBER ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS, A CONVEYOR CARRIER MOUNTED ON SAID ARM, SAID CARRIER MOVABLE ON SAID ARM TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID AXIS, AN ELONGATE POWER DRIVEN CONVEYOR CONNECTED WITH SAID CARRIER AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID CONVEYOR HAVING AN INNER DISCHARGE END ADJACENT SAID ZONE AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY WITH RESPECT TO SAID ARM AND INCLUDING MATERIAL ENGAGING MEANS OPERABLE TO DRAW MATERIAL TOWARD SAID ZONE, AND RELEASABLE MEANS OPERABLE TO RESTRICT SAID CARRIER TO A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS ON SAID ARM AT SELECTED VARIED SPACINGS FROM SAID AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A MATERIALS CONVEYOR OPERABLE TO DRAW MATERIALS TOWARD A CENTRAL DISCHARGE ZONE FROM THE AREA SURROUNDING SAID ZONE COMPRISING A CONVEYOR MOUNTING MEMBER AT SAID ZONE, AN ARM CONNECTED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT AROUND SAID MEMBER ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS, A CONVEYOR CARRIER MOUNTED ON SAID ARM, SAID CARRIER MOVABLE ON SAID ARM TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID AXIS, AN ELONGATE POWER DRIVEN CONVEYOR CONNECTED WITH SAID CARRIER AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, SAID CONVEYOR HAVING AN INNER DISCHARGE END ADJACENT SAID ZONE AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY WITH RESPECT TO SAID ARM AND INCLUDING MATERIAL ENGAGING MEANS OPERABLE TO DRAW MATERIAL TOWARD SAID ZONE, AND RELEASABLE MEANS OPERABLE TO RESTRICT SAID CARRIER TO A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS ON SAID ARM AT SELECTED VARIED SPACINGS FROM SAID AXIS.
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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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |