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US3101128A
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Personnel platform for fork lift
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1962-05-31
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1982-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack L Dane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/12; B66F9/127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A PLATFORM FOR MOUNTING ON THE LIFTING FORKS OF A FORK LIFT, SAID PLATFORM HAVING A FLAT BASE, MEANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BASE FORMING A PAIR OF PARALLEL ELEMENTS FOR RECEIVING THE TINES OF THE LIFTING FORKS, SAID ELEMENTS PROJECTING BEYOND AN EDGE OF THE BASE AND EACH ELEMENT HAVING A PORTION ADAPTED TO LIE BEHIND THE HEEL OF A TINE TO PREVENT FORTUITOUS DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PLATFORM FROM THE TINES, SUPPORT MEANS PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BASE TO SUPPORT THE PLATFORM WITH THE BASE INCLINED AT A SUBSTANTIAL ANGLE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE, SAID INCLINATION OF THE BASE BEING SUFFICIENT, AND SAID PORTIONS BEING LOW ENOUGH TO PERMIT ENTRANCE AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE TINES FROM THE ELEMENTS WHEN THE PORTION OF THE BASE ABOVE THE FREE ENDS OF THE TINES IS RAISED SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE THE TINES TO TILT THE BASE, THE PLATFORM HAVING A RAILING ABOUT ITS PERIPHERY AND A SECTION OF THE RAILING ADJACENT THE TINE-ENTERING SIDE OF THE BASE BEING SWINGABLE INWARDLY ABOVE THE PLATFORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A PLATFORM FOR MOUNTING ON THE LIFTING FORKS OF A FORK LIFT, SAID PLATFORM HAVING A FLAT BASE, MEANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BASE FORMING A PAIR OF PARALLEL ELEMENTS FOR RECEIVING THE TINES OF THE LIFTING FORKS, SAID ELEMENTS PROJECTING BEYOND AN EDGE OF THE BASE AND EACH ELEMENT HAVING A PORTION ADAPTED TO LIE BEHIND THE HEEL OF A TINE TO PREVENT FORTUITOUS DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PLATFORM FROM THE TINES, SUPPORT MEANS PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BASE TO SUPPORT THE PLATFORM WITH THE BASE INCLINED AT A SUBSTANTIAL ANGLE TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE, SAID INCLINATION OF THE BASE BEING SUFFICIENT, AND SAID PORTIONS BEING LOW ENOUGH TO PERMIT ENTRANCE AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE TINES FROM THE ELEMENTS WHEN THE PORTION OF THE BASE ABOVE THE FREE ENDS OF THE TINES IS RAISED SUBSTANTIALLY ABOVE THE TINES TO TILT THE BASE, THE PLATFORM HAVING A RAILING ABOUT ITS PERIPHERY AND A SECTION OF THE RAILING ADJACENT THE TINE-ENTERING SIDE OF THE BASE BEING SWINGABLE INWARDLY ABOVE THE PLATFORM.
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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) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |