US3190461A
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Load handling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-16
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1983-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Postlewaite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A MACHINE FOR TRANSFERRING GOODS FROM A FIRST SET OF PALLETS TO A SECOND SET OF PALLETS, COMPRISING: AN INLET CONVEYOR, MEANS ALONGSIDE AND ADJACENT SAID INLET CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO SUPPLY A SECOND SET OF PALLETS SEQUENTIALLY TO SAID INLET CONVEYOR, AND AN INVERTER ASSEMBLY LOCATED TO RECEIVE PALLETS FROM SAID INLET CONVEYOR, SAID INVERTER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST PALLET SUPPORT AND A SECOND PALLET SUPPORT VERTICALLY SPACED FROM AND OPPOSING SAID FIRST SUPPORT, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID PALLET SUPPORT TO PERMIT THE SAME TO BE ROTATED IN UNISON ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, EACH SAID PALLET SUPPORT BEING MOVABLE ON SAID INTERCONNECTING MEANS IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID INTERCONNEFTING MEANS ABOUT SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS THROUGH INCREMENTS OF 180* TO BRING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PALLET SUPPORT IN SEQUENCE TO THE TOP AND TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID INVERTER ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR IMPARTING RECIPROCATING MOTION TO EACH SAID PALLET SUPPORT IN SAID VERTICAL DIRECTION, AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PALLET SUPPORT FOR CLAMPING THE SIDES OF THE PALLET SUPPORTED THEREBY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A MACHINE FOR TRANSFERRING GOODS FROM A FIRST SET OF PALLETS TO A SECOND SET OF PALLETS, COMPRISING: AN INLET CONVEYOR, MEANS ALONGSIDE AND ADJACENT SAID INLET CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO SUPPLY A SECOND SET OF PALLETS SEQUENTIALLY TO SAID INLET CONVEYOR, AND AN INVERTER ASSEMBLY LOCATED TO RECEIVE PALLETS FROM SAID INLET CONVEYOR, SAID INVERTER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FIRST PALLET SUPPORT AND A SECOND PALLET SUPPORT VERTICALLY SPACED FROM AND OPPOSING SAID FIRST SUPPORT, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID PALLET SUPPORT TO PERMIT THE SAME TO BE ROTATED IN UNISON ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, EACH SAID PALLET SUPPORT BEING MOVABLE ON SAID INTERCONNECTING MEANS IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID INTERCONNEFTING MEANS ABOUT SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS THROUGH INCREMENTS OF 180* TO BRING SAID FIRST AND SECOND PALLET SUPPORT IN SEQUENCE TO THE TOP AND TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID INVERTER ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR IMPARTING RECIPROCATING MOTION TO EACH SAID PALLET SUPPORT IN SAID VERTICAL DIRECTION, AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH PALLET SUPPORT FOR CLAMPING THE SIDES OF THE PALLET SUPPORTED THEREBY.
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |