US3080075A
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Automatic car dumping apparatus
Assignee: Erie Mining Co
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Filing: 1960-01-26
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1980-01-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Giesking Paul Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:36
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D7/00; B61D7/14; B61D7/16; B61D7/24; B61D7/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A RAILWAY DUMP CAR MOUNTED FOR TRAVEL ON BED RAILS ABOVE A DELIVERY AREA AND HAVING A CAR BODY WITH A DOOR IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF OPERABLE BY GEARING MEANS, THE INVENTION WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID GEARING MEANS INCLUDING A SHAFT ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID BODY AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID SHAFT BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID GEARING MEANS TO DRIVE THE SAME IN A GIVEN DIRECTION, A RESILIENT WHEEL RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY, AN ACTUATING RAIL MOUNTED PARALLEL TO SAID BED RAILS ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY AREA, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ACTUATING RAIL VERTICALLY RELATIVE TO SAID BED RAILS TO A POSITION FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RESILIENT WHEEL TO ROTATE SAID SHAFT AND DRIVE SAID DOOR OPERATING GEARING MEANS, SAID ACTUATING RAIL CONSISTING OF A PLURALITY OF COLINEARLY-ARRANGED RAIL SECTIONS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AT THEIR ADJACENT ENDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A RAILWAY DUMP CAR MOUNTED FOR TRAVEL ON BED RAILS ABOVE A DELIVERY AREA AND HAVING A CAR BODY WITH A DOOR IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF OPERABLE BY GEARING MEANS, THE INVENTION WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID GEARING MEANS INCLUDING A SHAFT ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID BODY AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID SHAFT BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID GEARING MEANS TO DRIVE THE SAME IN A GIVEN DIRECTION, A RESILIENT WHEEL RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY, AN ACTUATING RAIL MOUNTED PARALLEL TO SAID BED RAILS ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY AREA, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ACTUATING RAIL VERTICALLY RELATIVE TO SAID BED RAILS TO A POSITION FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RESILIENT WHEEL TO ROTATE SAID SHAFT AND DRIVE SAID DOOR OPERATING GEARING MEANS, SAID ACTUATING RAIL CONSISTING OF A PLURALITY OF COLINEARLY-ARRANGED RAIL SECTIONS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AT THEIR ADJACENT ENDS.
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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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |