US3174632A
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Pulpwood load aligner
Assignee: Abitibi Power and Paper Co Ltd
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Filing: 1961-08-14
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1981-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eynon John Ernest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/40; B60P3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A LOAD OF LOGS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A ROADWAY ALONG WHICH A VEHICLE MAY BE MOVED, A SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK HAVING PORTIONS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID ROADWAY, A PAIR OF DRUMS RESILIENTLY AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAMEWORK THE CENTRES OF ROTATION OF SAID DRUMS BEING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROADWAY AND BEING ON A LINE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSE TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROADWAY WITH THE SURFACES OF SAID DRUMS BEING SPACED TO PERMIT SAID VEHICLE WITH ITS LOAD TO BE DRIVEN BETWEEN SAID DRUMS WITH SAID DRUMS BEARING ON THE ENDS OF SAID LOGS AT LEAST ONE OF SAID DRUMS BEING MOVABLE AWAY FROM THE OTHER OF SAID DRUMS TO ACCOMMODATE VARIATIONS IN THE LENGTH OF THE LOGS IN SAID LOAD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
AN APPARATUS FOR ALIGNING A LOAD OF LOGS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF A VEHICLE COMPRISING A ROADWAY ALONG WHICH A VEHICLE MAY BE MOVED, A SUPPORTING FRAMEWORK HAVING PORTIONS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID ROADWAY, A PAIR OF DRUMS RESILIENTLY AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAMEWORK THE CENTRES OF ROTATION OF SAID DRUMS BEING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROADWAY AND BEING ON A LINE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSE TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE ROADWAY WITH THE SURFACES OF SAID DRUMS BEING SPACED TO PERMIT SAID VEHICLE WITH ITS LOAD TO BE DRIVEN BETWEEN SAID DRUMS WITH SAID DRUMS BEARING ON THE ENDS OF SAID LOGS AT LEAST ONE OF SAID DRUMS BEING MOVABLE AWAY FROM THE OTHER OF SAID DRUMS TO ACCOMMODATE VARIATIONS IN THE LENGTH OF THE LOGS IN SAID LOAD.
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |