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Acceleration of piece goods sliding
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-06-25
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-03 18:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G11/00; B65G11/20; B65G11/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
MEANS FOR RETARDING THE MOVEMENT AND ACCELERATION OF BUNDLES SLIDING ON INCLINED TRACKS COMPRISING AN ENCLOSED CHUTE HAVING TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS, THE CROSS SECTION OF SAID CHUTE BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE BUNDLES, SAID BUNDLE RETARDING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PLATES EACH OF A WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF THE CHUTE, MEANS PIVOTING THE END OF EACH PLATE ON THE APPROACH SIDE OF THE BUNDLES TO A WALL OF SAID CHUTE, A FLEXIBLE AIR-IMPERMEABLE MEMBER SECURED BETWEEN THE OTHER END OF SAID PLATE AND THE WALL TO WHICH IT IS PIVOTED, FORMING AN AIR CHAMBER WHOLLY CONTAINED WITHIN SAID CHUTE WHEREIN THE AIR IS AUTOMATI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
MEANS FOR RETARDING THE MOVEMENT AND ACCELERATION OF BUNDLES SLIDING ON INCLINED TRACKS COMPRISING AN ENCLOSED CHUTE HAVING TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE WALLS, THE CROSS SECTION OF SAID CHUTE BEING ONLY SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE BUNDLES, SAID BUNDLE RETARDING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF PLATES EACH OF A WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF THE CHUTE, MEANS PIVOTING THE END OF EACH PLATE ON THE APPROACH SIDE OF THE BUNDLES TO A WALL OF SAID CHUTE, A FLEXIBLE AIR-IMPERMEABLE MEMBER SECURED BETWEEN THE OTHER END OF SAID PLATE AND THE WALL TO WHICH IT IS PIVOTED, FORMING AN AIR CHAMBER WHOLLY CONTAINED WITHIN SAID CHUTE WHEREIN THE AIR IS AUTOMATI-
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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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |