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US3112835A
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Device for lifting a drum while controlling tilting thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gierhart Melvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/23; B65G65/24; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/08; B62B3/10; B62B3/104; B62B2203/00; B62B2203/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A DRUM TIPPER; A FIRST FRAME OPEN AT ONE END, SUPPORT WHEELS ON THE FIRST FRAME, A SECOND FRAME SUPPORTED ON SAID FIRST FRAME ALSO OPEN AT SAID ONE END AND PIVOTED TO SAID FIRST FRAME ON A TRANSVERSE AXIS AT THE OTHER END, AN ARCUATE CRADLE PIVOTED IN THE OPEN END OF SAID SECOND FRAME ADAPTED FOR ENGAGING ONE SIDE OF AN UPRIGHT DRUM DISPOSED IN THE OPEN ENDS OF SAID FRAMES, GRIPPER MEANS IN THE CRADLE AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF A DRUM IN THE CRADLE MOVEABLE SELECTIVELY INTO DRUM ENGAGING AND DRUM DISENGAGING POSITIONS, MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN THE FRAMES FOR PIVOTING THE SECOND FRAME ON THE FIRST FRAME TO LIFT A DRUM IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN A DRUM TIPPER; A FIRST FRAME OPEN AT ONE END, SUPPORT WHEELS ON THE FIRST FRAME, A SECOND FRAME SUPPORTED ON SAID FIRST FRAME ALSO OPEN AT SAID ONE END AND PIVOTED TO SAID FIRST FRAME ON A TRANSVERSE AXIS AT THE OTHER END, AN ARCUATE CRADLE PIVOTED IN THE OPEN END OF SAID SECOND FRAME ADAPTED FOR ENGAGING ONE SIDE OF AN UPRIGHT DRUM DISPOSED IN THE OPEN ENDS OF SAID FRAMES, GRIPPER MEANS IN THE CRADLE AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF A DRUM IN THE CRADLE MOVEABLE SELECTIVELY INTO DRUM ENGAGING AND DRUM DISENGAGING POSITIONS, MEANS CONNECTED BETWEEN THE FRAMES FOR PIVOTING THE SECOND FRAME ON THE FIRST FRAME TO LIFT A DRUM IN
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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |