US3097723A
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Brake means for a cable railway car assembly
Assignee: Voestalpine AG
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Filing: 1962-09-05
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1982-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schaler Rudolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:18
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61H; B61H9/00; B61H9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A CABLE RAILWAY CAR ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPRISES A RUNNING GEAR ADAPTED TO BE CARRIED BY AND TO RUN ON A CARRYING CABLE, A CABLE RAILWAY CAR, A WEIGHING DEVICE BY WHICH SAID CAR IS SUSPENDED FROM SAID RUNNING GEAR, AND A CARRYING CABLE BRAKE HAVING AT LEAST ONE BRAKE SHOE, BRAKE APPLYING MEANS FOR APPLYING SAID BRAKE SHOE WITH GRADUALLY INCREASING FORCE AGAINST SAID CARRYING CABLEA CARRYING SAID RUNNING GEAR, A BRAKE RETARDING DEVICE ARRANGED TO RETARD THE APPLICATION OF FORCE ON SAID BRAKE SHOE BY SAID BRAKE APPLYING MEANS, AND ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RETARDING EFFECT OF SAID BRAKE RETARDING DEVICE, SAID ADJUSTING MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID WEIGHING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING SAID RETARDING EFFECT IN DEPENDENCE ON SAID WEIGHING DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A CABLE RAILWAY CAR ASSEMBLY WHICH COMPRISES A RUNNING GEAR ADAPTED TO BE CARRIED BY AND TO RUN ON A CARRYING CABLE, A CABLE RAILWAY CAR, A WEIGHING DEVICE BY WHICH SAID CAR IS SUSPENDED FROM SAID RUNNING GEAR, AND A CARRYING CABLE BRAKE HAVING AT LEAST ONE BRAKE SHOE, BRAKE APPLYING MEANS FOR APPLYING SAID BRAKE SHOE WITH GRADUALLY INCREASING FORCE AGAINST SAID CARRYING CABLEA CARRYING SAID RUNNING GEAR, A BRAKE RETARDING DEVICE ARRANGED TO RETARD THE APPLICATION OF FORCE ON SAID BRAKE SHOE BY SAID BRAKE APPLYING MEANS, AND ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE RETARDING EFFECT OF SAID BRAKE RETARDING DEVICE, SAID ADJUSTING MEANS BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID WEIGHING DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING SAID RETARDING EFFECT IN DEPENDENCE ON SAID WEIGHING DEVICE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |