US3120193A
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Rail anchor driving machines
Assignee: True Temper Corp
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Filing: 1957-11-29
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1977-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Pettigrew
- 👤 John D Mcdaniels
- 👤 Frank J Reagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:37
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01B; E01B29/00; E01B29/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A RAIL ANCHOR DRIVING MACHINE FOR DRIVING PRE-POSITIONED RAIL ANCHORS UPON A RAIL IN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP TO A RAIL TIE, AN ANCHOR DRIVING MEMBER MOVABLE FOR ALTERNATE CONTACTING AND WITHDRAWAL FROM A RAIL ANCHOR, ACTUATING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ANCHOR DRIVING MEMBER INTO CONTACT WITH SAID RAIL ANCHOR, ACTUATING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ANCHOR DRIVING MEMBER AWAY FROM SAID RAIL ANCHOR, A POSITIONING DEVICE MOUNTED UPON SAID MACHINE AND ADAPTED TO ABUT SAID RAIL ANCHOR FOR POSITIONING OF SAID DRIVING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID ANCHOR AND HOLDING SAID ANCHOR AGAINST SAID RAIL TIE WHILE SAID ANCHOR IS BEING DRIVEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A RAIL ANCHOR DRIVING MACHINE FOR DRIVING PRE-POSITIONED RAIL ANCHORS UPON A RAIL IN ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP TO A RAIL TIE, AN ANCHOR DRIVING MEMBER MOVABLE FOR ALTERNATE CONTACTING AND WITHDRAWAL FROM A RAIL ANCHOR, ACTUATING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ANCHOR DRIVING MEMBER INTO CONTACT WITH SAID RAIL ANCHOR, ACTUATING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ANCHOR DRIVING MEMBER AWAY FROM SAID RAIL ANCHOR, A POSITIONING DEVICE MOUNTED UPON SAID MACHINE AND ADAPTED TO ABUT SAID RAIL ANCHOR FOR POSITIONING OF SAID DRIVING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID ANCHOR AND HOLDING SAID ANCHOR AGAINST SAID RAIL TIE WHILE SAID ANCHOR IS BEING DRIVEN.
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) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |