US3110403A
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Cargo handling apparatus
Assignee: Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
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Filing: 1962-01-31
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1982-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Sparrow
- 👤 James B Montgomery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:40
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C23/00; B66C23/60; B66C23/605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
CARGO HANDLING APPARATUS COMPRISING A MAST STRUCTURE, A HEAVY LIFT BOOM HAVING A HEEL PORTION AND A HEAD PORTION, MEANS MOUNTING THE HEEL PORTION OF THE BOOM FOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT, TOPPING LIFT MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MAST STRUCTURE AND SAID BOOM, CARGO FALL SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTED AT THE HEAD PORTION OF SAID BOOM, SAID CARGO FALL SUPPORT MEANS BEING MOVABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID HEAD PORTION, AND CARGO FALL MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID CARGO FALL SUPPORT MEANS, AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING A PORTION OF SAID CARGO FALL MEANS AND BEING OFFSET LATERALLY ON ONLY ONE SIDE OF SAID BOOM TO PERMIT THE BOOM TO BE MOVED INTO ANY OPERATIVE POSITION WITHOUT REMOVING THE CARGO FALL MEANS FROM THE ASSOCIATED RECEIVING AND GUIDING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
CARGO HANDLING APPARATUS COMPRISING A MAST STRUCTURE, A HEAVY LIFT BOOM HAVING A HEEL PORTION AND A HEAD PORTION, MEANS MOUNTING THE HEEL PORTION OF THE BOOM FOR SUBSTANTIALLY UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT, TOPPING LIFT MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MAST STRUCTURE AND SAID BOOM, CARGO FALL SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTED AT THE HEAD PORTION OF SAID BOOM, SAID CARGO FALL SUPPORT MEANS BEING MOVABLY MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID HEAD PORTION, AND CARGO FALL MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID CARGO FALL SUPPORT MEANS, AND MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND GUIDING A PORTION OF SAID CARGO FALL MEANS AND BEING OFFSET LATERALLY ON ONLY ONE SIDE OF SAID BOOM TO PERMIT THE BOOM TO BE MOVED INTO ANY OPERATIVE POSITION WITHOUT REMOVING THE CARGO FALL MEANS FROM THE ASSOCIATED RECEIVING AND GUIDING MEANS.
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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |