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Material handling system
Assignee: Cleveland Crane and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1959-12-11
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1979-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry A Gorjanc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:24
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/005; B66; B66C; B66C7/00; B66C2700/00; B66C2700/01; B66C2700/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
IN A MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM, A SELF-PROPELLED CARRIER, A MAIN TRACK OVER WHICH SAID CARRIER OPERATES, A PLURALITY OF BRANCH TRACKS, A PLURALITY OF SWITCHING STATIONS ALONG SAID MAIN TRACK FOR SWITCHING SAID CARRIER FROM THE MAIN TRACK TO RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID BRANCH TRACKS, SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS AT SAID STATION FOR EFFECTING THE SWITCHING OF A CARRIER IN RESPONSE TO A CONTROL SIGNAL, A STOP STATION ALONG EACH OF SAID BRANCH TRACKS, A DISPATCH STATION ALONG SAID TRACK FROM WHICH SAID CARRIER MOVES IN SEQUENCE THROUGH SAID SWITCHING STATIONS, A CONTROL SYSTEM ON SAID CARRIER INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A SIGNAL ADAPTED TO ACTUATE EACH OF SAID SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS WHEN SAID CARRIER IS ADJACENT THE SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS AND A REGISTER FOR REGISTERING A NUMBER DETERMINATIVE OF THE ONE OF SAID SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS WHICH IS TO BE OPERATED,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
IN A MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM, A SELF-PROPELLED CARRIER, A MAIN TRACK OVER WHICH SAID CARRIER OPERATES, A PLURALITY OF BRANCH TRACKS, A PLURALITY OF SWITCHING STATIONS ALONG SAID MAIN TRACK FOR SWITCHING SAID CARRIER FROM THE MAIN TRACK TO RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID BRANCH TRACKS, SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS AT SAID STATION FOR EFFECTING THE SWITCHING OF A CARRIER IN RESPONSE TO A CONTROL SIGNAL, A STOP STATION ALONG EACH OF SAID BRANCH TRACKS, A DISPATCH STATION ALONG SAID TRACK FROM WHICH SAID CARRIER MOVES IN SEQUENCE THROUGH SAID SWITCHING STATIONS, A CONTROL SYSTEM ON SAID CARRIER INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A SIGNAL ADAPTED TO ACTUATE EACH OF SAID SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS WHEN SAID CARRIER IS ADJACENT THE SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS AND A REGISTER FOR REGISTERING A NUMBER DETERMINATIVE OF THE ONE OF SAID SIGNAL RESPONSIVE MEANS WHICH IS TO BE OPERATED,
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |