US3085518A
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Multi-purpose railroad car
Assignee: ACF Industries Inc
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Filing: 1959-09-22
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1979-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Szczepanik
- 👤 Carmelo J Nicastro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:00
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/007; B61D45/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A MULTI-PURPOSE RAILWAY CAR FOR TRANSPORTING A HIGHWAY TRAILER AND A LADING CONTAINER ALTERNATELY AND HAVING A TRUCK MOUNTED UNDERFRAME WITH THE UNDERFRAME SUPPORTING A FLAT DECK INCLUDING ROAD VEHICLE TREADWAYS ADJACENT THE SIDES THEREOF AND THE FLAT DECK SUPPORTING A RETRACTABLE TRAILER HITCH BETWEEN THE TREADWAY, SAID CAR COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, ROLLER MEANS CARRIED BY THE CAR FOR SUPPORTING THE CONTAINER IN SPACED RELATION TO THE DECK FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID CAR, SAID ROLLER MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID UNDERFRAME AND RAISABLY MOUNTED THEREON AND HAVING A LOWERED POSITION BELOW THE TOP OF SAID FLAT DECK, SAID ROLLER MEANS ALSO HAVING A RAISED POSITION PROJECTING ABOVE THE DECK FOR ENGAGING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A MULTI-PURPOSE RAILWAY CAR FOR TRANSPORTING A HIGHWAY TRAILER AND A LADING CONTAINER ALTERNATELY AND HAVING A TRUCK MOUNTED UNDERFRAME WITH THE UNDERFRAME SUPPORTING A FLAT DECK INCLUDING ROAD VEHICLE TREADWAYS ADJACENT THE SIDES THEREOF AND THE FLAT DECK SUPPORTING A RETRACTABLE TRAILER HITCH BETWEEN THE TREADWAY, SAID CAR COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, ROLLER MEANS CARRIED BY THE CAR FOR SUPPORTING THE CONTAINER IN SPACED RELATION TO THE DECK FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID CAR, SAID ROLLER MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID UNDERFRAME AND RAISABLY MOUNTED THEREON AND HAVING A LOWERED POSITION BELOW THE TOP OF SAID FLAT DECK, SAID ROLLER MEANS ALSO HAVING A RAISED POSITION PROJECTING ABOVE THE DECK FOR ENGAGING
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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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |