US3169642A
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Rod charging apparatus
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1961-03-01
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1981-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton W Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:57
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02C; B02C17/00; B02C17/18; B02C17/20; B02C17/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
ROD MILL CHARGING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FRAME, AN ELONGATED CARRIER LONGITUDINALLY DISPLACEABLE ON SAID FRAME, DRIVING MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID CARRIER BETWEEN RETRACTED AND EXTENDED POSITIONS, A ROD-SUPPORTING SECTION AT ONE END OF SAID CARRIER ADAPTED TO ADVANCE FULLY INTO SAID MILL UPON DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CARRIER TO ITS EXTENDED POSITION, A PIVOTAL CRADLE ON SAID ROD-SUPPORTING SECTION FOR SUPPORTING AT LEAST ONE ROD SUBSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINALLY THEREON, A CAM MOUNTED INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID ROD-SUPPORTING SECTION, A TRIP ELEMENT POSITIONED ON SAID RODSUPPORTING SECTION TO ENGAGE SAID CAM WHEN SAID CARRIER IS IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION AND A LINKAGE CONNECTING SAID TRIP ELEMENT WITH SAID CRADLE FOR PIVOTING SAID CRADLE AND DISPLACING SAID ROD THEREFROM WHEN SAID TRIP ELEMENT ENGAGES SAID CAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
ROD MILL CHARGING APPARATUS COMPRISING A FRAME, AN ELONGATED CARRIER LONGITUDINALLY DISPLACEABLE ON SAID FRAME, DRIVING MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID CARRIER BETWEEN RETRACTED AND EXTENDED POSITIONS, A ROD-SUPPORTING SECTION AT ONE END OF SAID CARRIER ADAPTED TO ADVANCE FULLY INTO SAID MILL UPON DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CARRIER TO ITS EXTENDED POSITION, A PIVOTAL CRADLE ON SAID ROD-SUPPORTING SECTION FOR SUPPORTING AT LEAST ONE ROD SUBSTANTIALLY LONGITUDINALLY THEREON, A CAM MOUNTED INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID ROD-SUPPORTING SECTION, A TRIP ELEMENT POSITIONED ON SAID RODSUPPORTING SECTION TO ENGAGE SAID CAM WHEN SAID CARRIER IS IN ITS EXTENDED POSITION AND A LINKAGE CONNECTING SAID TRIP ELEMENT WITH SAID CRADLE FOR PIVOTING SAID CRADLE AND DISPLACING SAID ROD THEREFROM WHEN SAID TRIP ELEMENT ENGAGES SAID CAM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |