US3140113A
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Transfer finger assembly
Assignee: Bethlehem Steel Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-08
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn S Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B41/00; B65B41/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A TRANSFER MECHANISM INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSED TRANSFER FINGER ASSEMBLIES TO CONTACT AN ARTICLE TO BE TRANSFERRED, A TRANSFER FINGER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A GRIPPER BLOCK OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID BASE MEMBER AND IN SPACED RELATION THERETO AND A SPRING FORMING THE SOLE MEANS OF SECURING SAID GRIPPER BLOCK TO SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID SPRING COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL ARM PORTIONS SECURED RESPECTIVELY TO SAID GRIPPER BLOCK AND TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CONFIGURATION CONNECTING SAID ARM PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A TRANSFER MECHANISM INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSED TRANSFER FINGER ASSEMBLIES TO CONTACT AN ARTICLE TO BE TRANSFERRED, A TRANSFER FINGER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A GRIPPER BLOCK OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID BASE MEMBER AND IN SPACED RELATION THERETO AND A SPRING FORMING THE SOLE MEANS OF SECURING SAID GRIPPER BLOCK TO SAID BASE MEMBER, SAID SPRING COMPRISING A PAIR OF SPACED SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL ARM PORTIONS SECURED RESPECTIVELY TO SAID GRIPPER BLOCK AND TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CONFIGURATION CONNECTING SAID ARM PORTIONS.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |