US3170578A
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Garbage truck packing blade actuation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-11-18
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1979-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen I Moreland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:59
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/24; B65F3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A GARBAGE TRUCK, A PACKING BLADE, MEANS GUIDING SAID BLADE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID BLADE TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, A HYDRAULIC PISTON-AND-CYLINDER BLADE ACTUATOR EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BLADE, A SOURCE OF HYDRAULIC LIQUID, FIRST CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID HYDRAULIC LIQUID SOURCE TO SAID ACTUATOR FOR EXTENDING SAID ACTUATOR TO MOVE SAID BLADE IN THE PACKING DIRECTION, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATOR FOR EFFECTING RETURN MOVEMENT OF SAID BLADE IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE SAID PACKING DIRECTION, AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS SUPPLEMENTAL TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT MEANS AND CONNECTED IN PARALLEL THEREWITH RECEIVING LIQUID EXPELLED FROM SAID ACTUATOR DURING SAID RETURN MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN A GARBAGE TRUCK, A PACKING BLADE, MEANS GUIDING SAID BLADE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID BLADE TRANSVERSELY THEREOF, A HYDRAULIC PISTON-AND-CYLINDER BLADE ACTUATOR EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BLADE, A SOURCE OF HYDRAULIC LIQUID, FIRST CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING SAID HYDRAULIC LIQUID SOURCE TO SAID ACTUATOR FOR EXTENDING SAID ACTUATOR TO MOVE SAID BLADE IN THE PACKING DIRECTION, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATOR FOR EFFECTING RETURN MOVEMENT OF SAID BLADE IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE SAID PACKING DIRECTION, AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS SUPPLEMENTAL TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT MEANS AND CONNECTED IN PARALLEL THEREWITH RECEIVING LIQUID EXPELLED FROM SAID ACTUATOR DURING SAID RETURN MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |