US3107796A
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Load position indicating device for a cargo handling apparatus
Assignee: Lake Shore Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-16
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Eisele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:53
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B27/00; B63B27/10; B63B27/12; B66; B66C; B66C13/00; B66C13/18; B66C13/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A LOAD POSITION INDICATOR FOR SHIP''S CARGO HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING A LOAD TROLLEY MOVABLY MOUNTED ON A BOOM FOR ATHWARTSHIP MOVEMENT OVER THE DECK OF THE SHIP COMPRISING, SPOOL MEANS DRIVEN IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD TROLLEY ON THE BOOM, AN INDICATOR TAPE MOUNTED ON SAID SPOOL MEANS AND IN DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID TAPE HAVING MARKINGS THEREON CORRESPONDING TO VARIOUS PREDETERMINED POSITIONS OF THE TROLLEY ON THE BOOM, A POINTER MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID TAPE AND ADAPTED FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID TAPE TO INDICATE THE POSITION OF THE TROLLEY ON THE BOOM, AND A LIST CORRECTION MEANS FOR SAID POINTER MEANS ADAPTED TO SENSE LIST OF THE SHIP AND TO MOVE SAID POINTER MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID TAPE, SUCH MOVEMENT BEING IN PROPORTION TO THE DEGREE OF LIST AND IN A DIRECTION TO COMPENSATE FOR THE ERROR IN INDICATION WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE OCCUR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A LOAD POSITION INDICATOR FOR SHIP''S CARGO HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING A LOAD TROLLEY MOVABLY MOUNTED ON A BOOM FOR ATHWARTSHIP MOVEMENT OVER THE DECK OF THE SHIP COMPRISING, SPOOL MEANS DRIVEN IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD TROLLEY ON THE BOOM, AN INDICATOR TAPE MOUNTED ON SAID SPOOL MEANS AND IN DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH, SAID TAPE HAVING MARKINGS THEREON CORRESPONDING TO VARIOUS PREDETERMINED POSITIONS OF THE TROLLEY ON THE BOOM, A POINTER MEANS MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID TAPE AND ADAPTED FOR COOPERATION WITH SAID TAPE TO INDICATE THE POSITION OF THE TROLLEY ON THE BOOM, AND A LIST CORRECTION MEANS FOR SAID POINTER MEANS ADAPTED TO SENSE LIST OF THE SHIP AND TO MOVE SAID POINTER MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID TAPE, SUCH MOVEMENT BEING IN PROPORTION TO THE DEGREE OF LIST AND IN A DIRECTION TO COMPENSATE FOR THE ERROR IN INDICATION WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE OCCUR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |