US3164262A
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Long stroke draft gear with full draft hydraulic action
Assignee: ACF Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-23
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1982-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Price
- 👤 Howard J May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:03
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61G; B61G9/00; B61G9/12; B61G9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A RAILROAD CAR, A DRAFT GEAR COMPRISING: A COUPLER; A CENTER SILL FORMING A HOUSING FOR THE DRAFT GEAR ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID CAR; A SLIDABLE MEMBER MOUNTED IN ONE END OF SAID CENTER SILL AND HAVING HOLLOWED PORTIONS AT BOTH ENDS, WHICH MEMBER RECEIVES SAID COUPLER IN ONE OF SAID HOLLOW PORTIONS; A MEANS ATTACHING SAID COUPLER TO SAID CENTER SILL AND SAID MEMBER, SAID MEANS ALLOWING LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF SAID COUPLER AND SAID MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID CENTER SILL; A CENTER FILTER STRUCTURE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CENTER SILL; A TUBULAR MEMBER MOUNTED TO SAID CENTER FILLER AND TO SAID CENTER SILL, WHICH TUBULAR MEMBER EXTENDS INTO THE OTHER OF SAID HOLLOWED PORTIONS AT THE END OPPOSITE THAT PORTION WHICH RECEIVES SAID COUPLER AND HYDRAULIC MEANS IN SAID MEMBERS TO DISSIPATE ENERGY APPLIED TO SAID SLIDABLE MEMBER THROUGH SAID COUPLER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A RAILROAD CAR, A DRAFT GEAR COMPRISING: A COUPLER; A CENTER SILL FORMING A HOUSING FOR THE DRAFT GEAR ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID CAR; A SLIDABLE MEMBER MOUNTED IN ONE END OF SAID CENTER SILL AND HAVING HOLLOWED PORTIONS AT BOTH ENDS, WHICH MEMBER RECEIVES SAID COUPLER IN ONE OF SAID HOLLOW PORTIONS; A MEANS ATTACHING SAID COUPLER TO SAID CENTER SILL AND SAID MEMBER, SAID MEANS ALLOWING LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF SAID COUPLER AND SAID MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID CENTER SILL; A CENTER FILTER STRUCTURE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CENTER SILL; A TUBULAR MEMBER MOUNTED TO SAID CENTER FILLER AND TO SAID CENTER SILL, WHICH TUBULAR MEMBER EXTENDS INTO THE OTHER OF SAID HOLLOWED PORTIONS AT THE END OPPOSITE THAT PORTION WHICH RECEIVES SAID COUPLER AND HYDRAULIC MEANS IN SAID MEMBERS TO DISSIPATE ENERGY APPLIED TO SAID SLIDABLE MEMBER THROUGH SAID COUPLER.
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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |