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Grapple device for material handling apparatus
Assignee: Garbage Service Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-09
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1980-05-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence E Redman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:30
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/28; E02F3/36; E02F3/40; E02F3/413; E02F3/4135; B; B66; B66C; B66C3/00; B66C3/14; B66C3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A GRAPPLE DEVICE COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF DEPENDING JAW MEMBERS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED THERETO, A PLATE MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FRAME MEMBER IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATION THEREWITH, SAID PLATE MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A CYLINDER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER BEING CONNECTED TO A CARRYING ELEMENT, A PISTON SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CYLINDER, A ROD CONNECTED TO SAID PISTON AND EXTENDING THROUGH ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ROD TO SAID JAW MEMBERS, POWER MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID PISTON AND JAW MEMBERS, A MEMBER SECURED TO SAID CYLINDER ADJACENT SAID PLATE, A POWER DEVICE MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBER FOR ROTATING SAID FRAME AND POWER DEVICE ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID CYLINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A GRAPPLE DEVICE COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF DEPENDING JAW MEMBERS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED THERETO, A PLATE MEMBER SECURED TO SAID FRAME MEMBER IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATION THEREWITH, SAID PLATE MEMBER HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A CYLINDER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER BEING CONNECTED TO A CARRYING ELEMENT, A PISTON SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CYLINDER, A ROD CONNECTED TO SAID PISTON AND EXTENDING THROUGH ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ROD TO SAID JAW MEMBERS, POWER MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID PISTON AND JAW MEMBERS, A MEMBER SECURED TO SAID CYLINDER ADJACENT SAID PLATE, A POWER DEVICE MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBER FOR ROTATING SAID FRAME AND POWER DEVICE ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID CYLINDER.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |