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US3096854A
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Brake system for rail vehicles
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-25
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Price
- 👤 Lyle E Massing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:49
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61H; B61H9/00; B61H9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BRAKE SYSTEM AND RAIL SUSPENDING VEHICLE COMPRISING: A VEHICLE FRAME, A VEHICLE SUOPORTING RAIL HAVING A BREAK ENGAGING WEB, A ROD-LIKE SUPPORT MEMBER SECURED TO SAID VEHICLE FRAME AND HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING AXIS ARRANGED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID BRAKE ENGAGING WEB, A BRAKE CARRIER MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ROD-LIKE SUPPORT MEMBER AND INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS EXTENDING ADJACENT OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID WEB, A FIRST FRICTION SURFACE SECURED TO SAID FIRST PORTION OF SAID BRAKE CARRIER PROXIMATE ONE SIDE OF SAID WEB AND MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH WITH MOVEMENT OF SAID BRAKE CARRIER, A MOVABLE BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SECOND PORTION, SAID BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER INCLUDING A SECOND FRICTION SURFACE SECURED THERETO ARRANGED PROXIMATE THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID WEB IN OPPOSED RELATION TO SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A SPRING MEMBER CONFINED BETWEEN SAID MOVABLE BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER ON ONE END AND SAID CARRIER MEMBER ON ANOTHER END TO URGE SAID MEMBERS IN OPPOSED DIRECTIONS TO NORMALLY ENGAGE SAID FIRST AND SECOND FRICTION SURFACE WITH SAID WEB, AND SOLENOID MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER OPERATIVE TO COMPRESS SAID SPRING MEMBER AND RELEASE SAID FRICTION SURFACES FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WEB WHEN AN ACTUATING ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS APPLIED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
THE COMBINATION OF A BRAKE SYSTEM AND RAIL SUSPENDING VEHICLE COMPRISING: A VEHICLE FRAME, A VEHICLE SUOPORTING RAIL HAVING A BREAK ENGAGING WEB, A ROD-LIKE SUPPORT MEMBER SECURED TO SAID VEHICLE FRAME AND HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING AXIS ARRANGED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID BRAKE ENGAGING WEB, A BRAKE CARRIER MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ROD-LIKE SUPPORT MEMBER AND INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS EXTENDING ADJACENT OPPOSED SIDES OF SAID WEB, A FIRST FRICTION SURFACE SECURED TO SAID FIRST PORTION OF SAID BRAKE CARRIER PROXIMATE ONE SIDE OF SAID WEB AND MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH WITH MOVEMENT OF SAID BRAKE CARRIER, A MOVABLE BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SECOND PORTION, SAID BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER INCLUDING A SECOND FRICTION SURFACE SECURED THERETO ARRANGED PROXIMATE THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID WEB IN OPPOSED RELATION TO SAID FIRST FRICTION SURFACE, A SPRING MEMBER CONFINED BETWEEN SAID MOVABLE BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER ON ONE END AND SAID CARRIER MEMBER ON ANOTHER END TO URGE SAID MEMBERS IN OPPOSED DIRECTIONS TO NORMALLY ENGAGE SAID FIRST AND SECOND FRICTION SURFACE WITH SAID WEB, AND SOLENOID MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIER OPERATIVE TO COMPRESS SAID SPRING MEMBER AND RELEASE SAID FRICTION SURFACES FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WEB WHEN AN ACTUATING ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS APPLIED.
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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) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |