US3090507A
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Adjustable conveyor mounting for storage structures
Assignee: Butler Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1960-11-01
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1980-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald A Gutekunst
- 👤 Kenneth L Jensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/30; B65G65/34; B65G65/40; B65G65/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A CONVEYOR TUBE TO THE INCLINED SIDE WALL OF A STORAGE TANK HOPPER AND PERMITTING EXTENDED ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR TUBE RELATIVE TO THE SAID SIDE WALL WITH ONE END OF THE TUBE WITHIN THE HOPPER, COMPRISING A VERTICAL CONVEYOR MOUNTING PLATE HAVING SIDE, TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES AND DISPOSED INTERNALLY OF THE HOPPER AND HAVING A VERTICALLY ELONGATED APERTURE THEREIN THROUGH WHICH THE CONVEYOR TUBE EXTENDS, THE CONVEYOR TUBE TERMINATING AT ONE END INWARDLY OF THE PLATE, MEANS PIVOTING SAID CONVEYOR TUBE TO SAID PLATE FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, SAID HOPPER WALL HAVING A VERTICALLY ELONGATED OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE CONVEYOR TUBE EXTENDS AND HAVING UPPER AND LOWER EDGES AND SIDE EDGES SPACED SUFFICIENTLY TO PERMIT MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR TUBE THEREBETWEEN BETWEEN THE LIMITS OF ANGULAR MOVEMENT, COMBINED SHROUD AND PLATE SUPPORT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
STRUCTURE FOR MOUNTING A CONVEYOR TUBE TO THE INCLINED SIDE WALL OF A STORAGE TANK HOPPER AND PERMITTING EXTENDED ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR TUBE RELATIVE TO THE SAID SIDE WALL WITH ONE END OF THE TUBE WITHIN THE HOPPER, COMPRISING A VERTICAL CONVEYOR MOUNTING PLATE HAVING SIDE, TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES AND DISPOSED INTERNALLY OF THE HOPPER AND HAVING A VERTICALLY ELONGATED APERTURE THEREIN THROUGH WHICH THE CONVEYOR TUBE EXTENDS, THE CONVEYOR TUBE TERMINATING AT ONE END INWARDLY OF THE PLATE, MEANS PIVOTING SAID CONVEYOR TUBE TO SAID PLATE FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, SAID HOPPER WALL HAVING A VERTICALLY ELONGATED OPENING THROUGH WHICH THE CONVEYOR TUBE EXTENDS AND HAVING UPPER AND LOWER EDGES AND SIDE EDGES SPACED SUFFICIENTLY TO PERMIT MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR TUBE THEREBETWEEN BETWEEN THE LIMITS OF ANGULAR MOVEMENT, COMBINED SHROUD AND PLATE SUPPORT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |