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US3078814A
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Single beam railway car
Assignee: Pullman Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-15
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James E Candlin
- 👤 Ralph B Bergstrand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:04
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D3/00; B61D3/08; B61F; B61F1/00; B61F1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A RAILWAY CAR OF GENERALLY FLAT DECK SINGLE LONGITUDINAL BEAM DESIGN AND ADAPTED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT AND LONG LENGTH CONSTRUCTION, SAID CAR COMPRISING A CENTER LONGITUDINAL BEAM PORTION HAVING A RIGIDLY TIED-IN FLOOR PLATE PORTION ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID CENTER BEAM PORTION AND EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID CAR TO DEFINE THE DECK OF SAID CAR, SAID FLOOR PLATE PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY TO EACH SIDE OF SAID CENTER BEAM PORTION AND TERMINATING OUTBOARD THEREOF IN LONGITUDINALLY CONTINUOUS AND RIGIDLY TIED-IN SIDE SILLS, AND TRANSVERSE CROSS BEARER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SIDE SILLS AND SAID CENTER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A RAILWAY CAR OF GENERALLY FLAT DECK SINGLE LONGITUDINAL BEAM DESIGN AND ADAPTED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT AND LONG LENGTH CONSTRUCTION, SAID CAR COMPRISING A CENTER LONGITUDINAL BEAM PORTION HAVING A RIGIDLY TIED-IN FLOOR PLATE PORTION ADJACENT THE TOP OF SAID CENTER BEAM PORTION AND EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID CAR TO DEFINE THE DECK OF SAID CAR, SAID FLOOR PLATE PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY TO EACH SIDE OF SAID CENTER BEAM PORTION AND TERMINATING OUTBOARD THEREOF IN LONGITUDINALLY CONTINUOUS AND RIGIDLY TIED-IN SIDE SILLS, AND TRANSVERSE CROSS BEARER MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID SIDE SILLS AND SAID CENTER
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |