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US3143082A
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Deckless long travel cushion car for freight containers
Assignee: Pullman Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J Austgen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:34
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D3/00; B61D3/16; B61D3/18; B61D3/20; B61D45/00; B61D45/007; B61G; B61G7/00; B61G7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A RAILROAD CAR FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS, SAID CAR COMPRISING A FRAME COMPOSED OF A CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, A BOLSTER STRUCTURE SECURED ADJACENT EACH END OF THE CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, EACH BOLSTER STRUCTURE INCLUDING MEANS FOR SECURING SAME TO A CAR TRUCK, A PLATFORM RIDING ON AND CARRIED BY SAID CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, SAID PLATFORM BEING MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID CENTER SILL AND HAVING A WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMING TO THE WIDTH OF SAID CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, A CUSHIONING DEVICE INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CENTER SILL STRUCTURE AND SAID PLATFORM, MEANS SECURING A CONTAINER TO SAID PLATFORM WHEN THE CONTAINER IS PLACED ON THE CAR, SAID CENTER SILL AND BOLSTER STRUCTURES DEFINING AN OPEN FRAMEWORK, AN END SILL SECURED TO THE CENTER SILL STRUCTURE AT EACH END THEREOF SPACED FROM THE ADJACENT BOLSTER STRUCTURE, AND PROJECTING LATERALLY OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A RAILROAD CAR FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS, SAID CAR COMPRISING A FRAME COMPOSED OF A CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, A BOLSTER STRUCTURE SECURED ADJACENT EACH END OF THE CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, EACH BOLSTER STRUCTURE INCLUDING MEANS FOR SECURING SAME TO A CAR TRUCK, A PLATFORM RIDING ON AND CARRIED BY SAID CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, SAID PLATFORM BEING MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID CENTER SILL AND HAVING A WIDTH SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMING TO THE WIDTH OF SAID CENTER SILL STRUCTURE, A CUSHIONING DEVICE INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CENTER SILL STRUCTURE AND SAID PLATFORM, MEANS SECURING A CONTAINER TO SAID PLATFORM WHEN THE CONTAINER IS PLACED ON THE CAR, SAID CENTER SILL AND BOLSTER STRUCTURES DEFINING AN OPEN FRAMEWORK, AN END SILL SECURED TO THE CENTER SILL STRUCTURE AT EACH END THEREOF SPACED FROM THE ADJACENT BOLSTER STRUCTURE, AND PROJECTING LATERALLY OF SAID
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |