US3132718A
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Power-operated boom structure
Assignee: American LaFrance LLC
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Filing: 1960-04-27
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1980-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Wayne M Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:18
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F11/00; B66F11/04; B66F11/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A MOBILE AERIAL TOWER, A TRUCK, A SUPPORT ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING THE SUPPORT ELEMENT ON THE TRUCK TO ELEVATE AND PROJECT IT TO EITHER SIDE OF THE TRUCK, A TURRET ROTATABLE ON A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS ON SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT, A BOOM PIVOTED TO THE TURRET FOR VERTICAL SWINGING MOVEMENT, A WORKER''S PLATFORM SUPPORTED FROM THE OUTER END OF SAID BOOM, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID FIRSTNAMED MEANS AND FOR OPERATING THE TURRET AND SAID BOOM, AND MEANS INCLUDING GRAVITY-RESPONSIVE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT AND SAID TRUCK TO LIMIT, ON PROJECTION OF SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT, THE LATERAL EXTENSION OF SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT AND THE DEGREE OF SAID PROJECTION WITHIN A PREDETERMINED LIMIT OF THE HEIGHT OF ELEVATION OF SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT FROM THE TRUCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE TRUCK, TENDING TO PREVENT TIPPING OVER OF THE TRUCK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A MOBILE AERIAL TOWER, A TRUCK, A SUPPORT ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING THE SUPPORT ELEMENT ON THE TRUCK TO ELEVATE AND PROJECT IT TO EITHER SIDE OF THE TRUCK, A TURRET ROTATABLE ON A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS ON SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT, A BOOM PIVOTED TO THE TURRET FOR VERTICAL SWINGING MOVEMENT, A WORKER''S PLATFORM SUPPORTED FROM THE OUTER END OF SAID BOOM, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID FIRSTNAMED MEANS AND FOR OPERATING THE TURRET AND SAID BOOM, AND MEANS INCLUDING GRAVITY-RESPONSIVE MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT AND SAID TRUCK TO LIMIT, ON PROJECTION OF SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT, THE LATERAL EXTENSION OF SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT AND THE DEGREE OF SAID PROJECTION WITHIN A PREDETERMINED LIMIT OF THE HEIGHT OF ELEVATION OF SAID SUPPORT ELEMENT FROM THE TRUCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE TRUCK, TENDING TO PREVENT TIPPING OVER OF THE TRUCK.
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |