US3191547A
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Split side wall railway car
Assignee: Pullman Standard Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-06
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1981-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin P Adler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:08
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/006; B61D19/00; B61D19/003; B61D19/005; B61D19/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A RAILWAY CAR COMPRISING SIDE SILLS, END PIERS AND COMPRESSION MEMBERS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER TO PROVIDE A UNIT FRAME TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, VERTICAL DOOR GUIDES MOUNTED AT EITHER END OF THE CAR IN A FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID END PIERS, DOOR MEANS EXTENDING THE FULL LENGTH OF ONE SIDE OF THE CAR AND BEING SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID DOOR GUIDES FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT, SAID DOOR MEANS COMPRISING AN UPPER DOOR AND A LOWER DOOR, ANCHOR MEANS LOCATED AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID CUPPER DOOR AND THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID LOWER DOOR FOR ANCHORING THE HORIZONTAL EDGES OF SAID DOOR MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME WHEN SAID DOOR MEANS IS IN CLOSED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR DRAWING SAID DOORS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO RENDER SAID ANCHOR MEANS EFFECTIVE, WHEREBY SAID DOOR MEANS, WHEN CLOSED, MAY SERVE AS A SIDE WALL WHICH IS SECURED TO THE CAR STRUCTURE AT THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE EDGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A RAILWAY CAR COMPRISING SIDE SILLS, END PIERS AND COMPRESSION MEMBERS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER TO PROVIDE A UNIT FRAME TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, VERTICAL DOOR GUIDES MOUNTED AT EITHER END OF THE CAR IN A FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID END PIERS, DOOR MEANS EXTENDING THE FULL LENGTH OF ONE SIDE OF THE CAR AND BEING SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID DOOR GUIDES FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT, SAID DOOR MEANS COMPRISING AN UPPER DOOR AND A LOWER DOOR, ANCHOR MEANS LOCATED AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID CUPPER DOOR AND THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID LOWER DOOR FOR ANCHORING THE HORIZONTAL EDGES OF SAID DOOR MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME WHEN SAID DOOR MEANS IS IN CLOSED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR DRAWING SAID DOORS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER IN ORDER TO RENDER SAID ANCHOR MEANS EFFECTIVE, WHEREBY SAID DOOR MEANS, WHEN CLOSED, MAY SERVE AS A SIDE WALL WHICH IS SECURED TO THE CAR STRUCTURE AT THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDE EDGES.
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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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |