US3090510A
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Log loading machine
Assignee: Robin Nodwell Manufacturing Ltd
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Filing: 1960-05-23
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1980-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William B Nodwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/40; B60P3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A LOADING DEVICE COMPRISING GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED ON A VEHICLE; SAID GUIDE MEANS HAVING A DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING TERMINAL PORTION OVERHANGING ONE END OF THE VEHICLE; A SKIP ADAPTED FOR TRAVEL ON SAID GUIDE MEANS BETWEEN AN INNER TRANSPORTATION POSITION AND AN OUTER LOADING POSITION; A WINCH; A CABLE, ONE END OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE WINCH, THE FREE END BEING THREADED THROUGH APERTURED MEANS ON THE SKIP AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A STOP ELEMENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE WITH THE APERTURED MEANS TO PREVENT THE FREE END OF THE CABLE FROM UNTHREADING THEREFROM; AND CONNECTING MEANS ON SAID SKIP ADAPTED TO RELEASABLY SECURE THE FREE END OF THE CABLE TO THE SKIP; THE SKIP BEING ARRANGED FOR TRAVEL FROM ITS LOADING POSITION TO ITS TRANSPORTATION POSITION UNDER THE WINDING-IN ACTION OF THE CABLE THROUGH, IN THE UNLOADED CONDITION, THE COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE STOP ELEMENT AND THE APERTURED MEANS, AND IN THE LOADED CONDITION, THE COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECURED SAID FREE END OF THE CABLE, PASSED RESTRAININGLY OVER A LOAD TO BE CARRIED, AND SAID CONNECTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A LOADING DEVICE COMPRISING GUIDE MEANS MOUNTED ON A VEHICLE; SAID GUIDE MEANS HAVING A DOWNWARDLY DEPENDING TERMINAL PORTION OVERHANGING ONE END OF THE VEHICLE; A SKIP ADAPTED FOR TRAVEL ON SAID GUIDE MEANS BETWEEN AN INNER TRANSPORTATION POSITION AND AN OUTER LOADING POSITION; A WINCH; A CABLE, ONE END OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE WINCH, THE FREE END BEING THREADED THROUGH APERTURED MEANS ON THE SKIP AND BEING PROVIDED WITH A STOP ELEMENT ADAPTED TO ENGAGE WITH THE APERTURED MEANS TO PREVENT THE FREE END OF THE CABLE FROM UNTHREADING THEREFROM; AND CONNECTING MEANS ON SAID SKIP ADAPTED TO RELEASABLY SECURE THE FREE END OF THE CABLE TO THE SKIP; THE SKIP BEING ARRANGED FOR TRAVEL FROM ITS LOADING POSITION TO ITS TRANSPORTATION POSITION UNDER THE WINDING-IN ACTION OF THE CABLE THROUGH, IN THE UNLOADED CONDITION, THE COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE STOP ELEMENT AND THE APERTURED MEANS, AND IN THE LOADED CONDITION, THE COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECURED SAID FREE END OF THE CABLE, PASSED RESTRAININGLY OVER A LOAD TO BE CARRIED, AND SAID CONNECTING MEANS.
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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) | 1966-05-20 | 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 |