US3099227A
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Pipeline vehicle governing device
Assignee: Harvest Queen Mill and Elevator Co
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Filing: 1960-08-05
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1980-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvard J Bryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/005; F; F16; F16L; F16L2101/00; F16L2101/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A PIPELINE SYSTEM WHEREIN A MACHINE TRAVELS THROUGH THE PIPELINE IN RESPONSE TO APPLICATION OF A MOVING FORCE THERETO, THE SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES ROLLING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID MACHINE HAVING AT LEAST ONE WHEEL FOR ENGAGING THE INSIDE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE PIPELINE, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID WHEEL IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE, A MECHANICAL BRAKE IN SAID MACHINE, AND A MECHANICAL LINKAGE COUPLING SAID ROLLING MEANS TO SAID BRAKE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF WEIGHTS POSITIONALLY ADJUSTABLY WITHIN SAID MACHINE IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN ROLLING MOTION OF SAID ROLLING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID BRAKE TO APPLY BRAKING FORCES THROUGH SAID LINKAGE TO SAID SURFACE AND BY WAY OF SAID ROLLING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A PIPELINE SYSTEM WHEREIN A MACHINE TRAVELS THROUGH THE PIPELINE IN RESPONSE TO APPLICATION OF A MOVING FORCE THERETO, THE SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES ROLLING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID MACHINE HAVING AT LEAST ONE WHEEL FOR ENGAGING THE INSIDE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE PIPELINE, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID WHEEL IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE, A MECHANICAL BRAKE IN SAID MACHINE, AND A MECHANICAL LINKAGE COUPLING SAID ROLLING MEANS TO SAID BRAKE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF WEIGHTS POSITIONALLY ADJUSTABLY WITHIN SAID MACHINE IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN ROLLING MOTION OF SAID ROLLING MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID BRAKE TO APPLY BRAKING FORCES THROUGH SAID LINKAGE TO SAID SURFACE AND BY WAY OF SAID ROLLING MEANS.
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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |