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US3101145A
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Cable-supported belt conveyor
Assignee: Kennecott Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-28
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1982-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eino A Koski
- 👤 Howard A Wilmeth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/02; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN A CABLE-SUPPORTED, ENDLESS, BELT CONVEYOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF ENDLESS CABLES ARRANGED TO SUPPORT A SINGLE ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT AND TO DRIVE IT BY REASON OF MUTUAL FRICTIONAL CONTACT, A DRIVE PULLEY ASSEMBLY AROUND WHICH BOTH CABLE AND BELT ARE TRAINED, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A DRIVE SHAFT; DRIVE SHEAVES FOR THE RESPECTIVE CABLES, SAID SHEAVES BEING RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT SO AS TO ROTATE THEREWITH; AND SUPPORTING PULLEYS FOR THE CONVEYOR BELT, SAID PULLEYS BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT SO AS TO IDLE AS THE BELT TRAVELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN A CABLE-SUPPORTED, ENDLESS, BELT CONVEYOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF ENDLESS CABLES ARRANGED TO SUPPORT A SINGLE ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELT AND TO DRIVE IT BY REASON OF MUTUAL FRICTIONAL CONTACT, A DRIVE PULLEY ASSEMBLY AROUND WHICH BOTH CABLE AND BELT ARE TRAINED, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A DRIVE SHAFT; DRIVE SHEAVES FOR THE RESPECTIVE CABLES, SAID SHEAVES BEING RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT SO AS TO ROTATE THEREWITH; AND SUPPORTING PULLEYS FOR THE CONVEYOR BELT, SAID PULLEYS BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHAFT SO AS TO IDLE AS THE BELT TRAVELS.
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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 |