US3166200A
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Draft gear rigging
Assignee: Standard Car Truck Co
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Filing: 1962-10-19
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1982-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon S Danielson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:46
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61G; B61G9/00; B61G9/20; B61G9/22; B61G9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A DRAFT GEAR RIGGING FOR A RAILWAY CAR INCLUDING A COUPLER AND AN ASSOCIATED CUSHIONING ELEMENT AT EACH END OF THE CAR, AN INTERMEDIATE FLOATING CUSHIONING ELEMENT BETWEEN THE COUPLER-ASSOCIATED ELEMENTS FREE TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CAR ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER IN BUFF, THE INTERMEDIATE CUSHIONING ELEMENT BEING INOPERATIVE IN DRAFT AND COMPRESSION MEANS INTERPOSED IN SERIES BETWEEN ALL SAID CUSHIONING ELEMENTS, THE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS AT THE END OF THE CAR BEING FREE TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE COMPRESSION MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A DRAFT GEAR RIGGING FOR A RAILWAY CAR INCLUDING A COUPLER AND AN ASSOCIATED CUSHIONING ELEMENT AT EACH END OF THE CAR, AN INTERMEDIATE FLOATING CUSHIONING ELEMENT BETWEEN THE COUPLER-ASSOCIATED ELEMENTS FREE TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY OF THE CAR ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER IN BUFF, THE INTERMEDIATE CUSHIONING ELEMENT BEING INOPERATIVE IN DRAFT AND COMPRESSION MEANS INTERPOSED IN SERIES BETWEEN ALL SAID CUSHIONING ELEMENTS, THE CUSHIONING ELEMENTS AT THE END OF THE CAR BEING FREE TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE COMPRESSION MEANS.
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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |