US3157376A
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Arrangement for feeding consumer means through conveying means to parts movable on tracks
Assignee: Tsubaki Kabelschlepp GmbH
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Filing: 1961-10-27
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1981-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Merker Herbert
- 👤 Loos Kurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:15
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C13/00; B66C13/12; F; F16; F16G; F16G13/00; F16G13/12; F16G13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A LINK CHAIN SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING ELONGATED FLEXIBLE CONVEYING MEANS SUCH AS FLEXIBLE CONDUIT MEANS, WHICH INCLUDES: A LINK CHAIN HAVING AN UPPER CHAIN PORTION AND A LOWER CHAIN PORTION AND AN ARCUATE INTERCONNECTING PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS, SAID LINK CHAIN ALSO HAVING MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING SAID CONVEYING MEANS, FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS FOR THE CHAIN IN THE FORM OF SPACED SUPPORTING ROLLERS, AND SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS FOR THE CHAIN IN THE FORM OF SUPPORTING RAILS FOR SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS THERETHROUGH SO SPACED AS TO PERMIT SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS TO PASS THROUGH SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS WHERE THE CHAIN LINKS MOVE FROM THE LOWER CHAIN PORTION AROUND SAID ARCUATE PORTION TO THE UPPER CHAIN PORTION AND VICE VERSA, ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS BEING CARRIED BY SAID CHAIN FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND PROJECTING LATERALLY THEREFROM, AND THE OTHER ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS BEING ARRANGED STATIONARILY AND BEING LATERALLY SPACED TO RECEIVE THE CHAIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A LINK CHAIN SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING ELONGATED FLEXIBLE CONVEYING MEANS SUCH AS FLEXIBLE CONDUIT MEANS, WHICH INCLUDES: A LINK CHAIN HAVING AN UPPER CHAIN PORTION AND A LOWER CHAIN PORTION AND AN ARCUATE INTERCONNECTING PORTION EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS, SAID LINK CHAIN ALSO HAVING MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING SAID CONVEYING MEANS, FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS FOR THE CHAIN IN THE FORM OF SPACED SUPPORTING ROLLERS, AND SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS FOR THE CHAIN IN THE FORM OF SUPPORTING RAILS FOR SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH OPENINGS THERETHROUGH SO SPACED AS TO PERMIT SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEANS TO PASS THROUGH SAID SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS WHERE THE CHAIN LINKS MOVE FROM THE LOWER CHAIN PORTION AROUND SAID ARCUATE PORTION TO THE UPPER CHAIN PORTION AND VICE VERSA, ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS BEING CARRIED BY SAID CHAIN FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND PROJECTING LATERALLY THEREFROM, AND THE OTHER ONE OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORTING MEANS BEING ARRANGED STATIONARILY AND BEING LATERALLY SPACED TO RECEIVE THE CHAIN.
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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |