US3158105A
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Conveyor apparatus
Assignee: United Shoe Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-05
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1982-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robbins Joseph
- 👤 Smith Frank Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:20
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B10/00; B61B10/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A STOP MECHANISM FOR USE WITH A CONVEYOR SYSTEM OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED, COMPRISING A SUPPORT ARM MOUNTED FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A STOP POSITION IN WHICH THE MECHANISM IS IN POSITION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH TOWING MECHANISM OF AN ARTICLE CARRYING DEVICE TO CAUSE SAID MECHANISM TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM A TOWING CHAIN AND A PASS POSITION IN WHICH THE MECHANISM IS OUT OF SAID POSITION, MEANS BIASING SAID SUPPORT ARM TO THE PASS POSITION, A DOWNWARDLY BIASED LATCH ARM DISPOSED ON SAID SUPPORT ARM ADAPTED TO LATCH SAID ARM IN THE STOP POSITION, AN UPWARDLY INCLINED DISENGAGING MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE SUPPORT ADAPTED TO CAM A TOWING MECHANISM OF AN ARTICLE CARRYING DEVICE OUT OF OPERATIVE RELATION WITH THE TOWING CHAIN, SAID DISENGAGING MEMBER BEING MOVABLE DOWNWARDLY ON ENGAGEMENT BY SAID TOWING MECHANISM, AND LATCH OPERATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE DISENGAGING MEMBER TO RELEASE SAID LATCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A STOP MECHANISM FOR USE WITH A CONVEYOR SYSTEM OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED, COMPRISING A SUPPORT ARM MOUNTED FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A STOP POSITION IN WHICH THE MECHANISM IS IN POSITION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH TOWING MECHANISM OF AN ARTICLE CARRYING DEVICE TO CAUSE SAID MECHANISM TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM A TOWING CHAIN AND A PASS POSITION IN WHICH THE MECHANISM IS OUT OF SAID POSITION, MEANS BIASING SAID SUPPORT ARM TO THE PASS POSITION, A DOWNWARDLY BIASED LATCH ARM DISPOSED ON SAID SUPPORT ARM ADAPTED TO LATCH SAID ARM IN THE STOP POSITION, AN UPWARDLY INCLINED DISENGAGING MEMBER DISPOSED ON THE SUPPORT ADAPTED TO CAM A TOWING MECHANISM OF AN ARTICLE CARRYING DEVICE OUT OF OPERATIVE RELATION WITH THE TOWING CHAIN, SAID DISENGAGING MEMBER BEING MOVABLE DOWNWARDLY ON ENGAGEMENT BY SAID TOWING MECHANISM, AND LATCH OPERATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE DISENGAGING MEMBER TO RELEASE SAID LATCH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2619916A
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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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |