US3082702A
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Tilting body railway car
Assignee: John Mohr and Sons
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Filing: 1958-09-24
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1978-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Albert Mohr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:59
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D41/00; B22D41/12; C; C21; C21C; C21C1/00; C21C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A RAIL CAR FOR USE ON TRACK HAVING SUBSTANTIAL VARIATIONS IN SLOPE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PAIR OF SPACED MAIN TRUCKS; A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SUB-TRUCKS SUPPORTING EACH MAIN TRUCK; A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT IN SUPPORTING RELATION BETWEEN EACH SUB-TRUCK AND ITS MAIN TRUCK; A BOLT EXTENDING THROUGH EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT, EACH BOLT BEING SUPPORTED IN ONE MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT AND SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN A LONGITUDINALLY ELONGATED SLOT IN THE OTHER MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT WITH THE SLOT BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN SAID BOLT; A MAIN FRAME SUPPORTED BY EACH OF SAID MAIN TRUCKS; A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT IN SUPPORTING RELATION BETWEEN EACH MAIN TRUCK AND ITS CORRESPONDING MAIN FRAME; BOLTS EXTENDING THROUGH EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT RESPECTIVELY, EACH BOLT BEING SUPPORTED IN ONE MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT AND SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN A LONGITUDINALLY ELONGATED SLOT IN THE OTHER MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT WITH THE SLOT BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN SAID BOLT; AN ELONGATED CYLINDRICAL MOLTEN IRON CONTAINER ROTATABLY SUPPORTED AT EACH END ON THE MAIN FRAMES, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A POURING SPOUT EXTENDING OVER A PART OF ITS PERIPHERY AND LOCATED INTERMEDIATE THE MAIN FRAMES; AND MEANS ON AT LEAST ONE MAIN FRAME TO ROTATE THE CONTAINER ABOUTS ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A RAIL CAR FOR USE ON TRACK HAVING SUBSTANTIAL VARIATIONS IN SLOPE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PAIR OF SPACED MAIN TRUCKS; A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SUB-TRUCKS SUPPORTING EACH MAIN TRUCK; A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT IN SUPPORTING RELATION BETWEEN EACH SUB-TRUCK AND ITS MAIN TRUCK; A BOLT EXTENDING THROUGH EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT, EACH BOLT BEING SUPPORTED IN ONE MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT AND SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN A LONGITUDINALLY ELONGATED SLOT IN THE OTHER MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT WITH THE SLOT BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN SAID BOLT; A MAIN FRAME SUPPORTED BY EACH OF SAID MAIN TRUCKS; A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT IN SUPPORTING RELATION BETWEEN EACH MAIN TRUCK AND ITS CORRESPONDING MAIN FRAME; BOLTS EXTENDING THROUGH EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT RESPECTIVELY, EACH BOLT BEING SUPPORTED IN ONE MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT AND SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN A LONGITUDINALLY ELONGATED SLOT IN THE OTHER MEMBER OF EACH BALL AND SOCKET JOINT WITH THE SLOT BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN SAID BOLT; AN ELONGATED CYLINDRICAL MOLTEN IRON CONTAINER ROTATABLY SUPPORTED AT EACH END ON THE MAIN FRAMES, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A POURING SPOUT EXTENDING OVER A PART OF ITS PERIPHERY AND LOCATED INTERMEDIATE THE MAIN FRAMES; AND MEANS ON AT LEAST ONE MAIN FRAME TO ROTATE THE CONTAINER ABOUTS ITS LONGITUDINAL 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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |