US3081716A
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Railway car
Assignee: ACF Industries Inc
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Filing: 1959-06-09
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1979-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Szczepanik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B60P3/073; B61; B61D; B61D3/00; B61D3/16; B61D3/18; B61D3/182; B61D3/184
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A RAILWAY CAR ADAPTED TO RUN ON RAILS AND HAVING DRAFT GEAR HOUSINGS POSITIONED CENTRALLY AT THE ENDS OF SAID CAR, COUPLER MEMBERS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID DRAFT GEAR HOUSINGS AND INCLUDING LONGITUDINALLY DISPOSED COUPLER SHANKS POSITIONED AT STANDARD HEIGHT ABOVE THE RAIL, A CENTER SILL PORTION HAVING ENDS ABUTTING SAID DRAFT GEAR HOUSINGS, SAID CENTER SILL PORTION HAVING A TOP SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE COMMON WITH SAID COUPLER SHANKS, AND FLOOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM END TO END OF THE CAR AND HAVING A TOP SURFACE LYING SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE SAME PLANE AS SAID TOP SURFACE OF SAID CENTER SILL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A RAILWAY CAR ADAPTED TO RUN ON RAILS AND HAVING DRAFT GEAR HOUSINGS POSITIONED CENTRALLY AT THE ENDS OF SAID CAR, COUPLER MEMBERS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID DRAFT GEAR HOUSINGS AND INCLUDING LONGITUDINALLY DISPOSED COUPLER SHANKS POSITIONED AT STANDARD HEIGHT ABOVE THE RAIL, A CENTER SILL PORTION HAVING ENDS ABUTTING SAID DRAFT GEAR HOUSINGS, SAID CENTER SILL PORTION HAVING A TOP SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE COMMON WITH SAID COUPLER SHANKS, AND FLOOR MEANS EXTENDING FROM END TO END OF THE CAR AND HAVING A TOP SURFACE LYING SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE SAME PLANE AS SAID TOP SURFACE OF SAID CENTER SILL.
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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) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |