US3215090A
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Vehicle transport car loading and unloading system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-01
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1984-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Lawrence L Gibbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:33
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B1/00; B61B1/005; B61J; B61J1/00; B61J1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A SYSTEM FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLE TRANSPORTING RAILWAY CARS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A SLIGHTLY INCLINED AIR TRANSFER TRACK, A SUBSTANTIALLY LEVEL TURNTABLE BUILT INTO SAID TRACK BETWEEN THE ENDS THEREOF AND CARRYING A TRACK SECTION ALIGNABLE WITH THE TRANSFER TRACK, AND A PAIR OF RAMPS SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE TURNTABLE RELATIVE TO SAID TRANSFER TRACK, SAID RAMPS LEADING TO AND FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE TURNTABLE AT AN ELEVATION ABOVE THE TURNTABLE AND SOMEWHAT ABOVE THE TRANSFER TRACK, WHEREBY VEHICLES ASCENDING SAID RAMPS MAY PASS DIRECTLY ONTO A FLAT BED RAILWAY CAR ON THE TURNTABLE ALIGNED WITH SAID RAMPS OR PASS FROM SAID CAR ONTO SAID RAMPS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A SYSTEM FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLE TRANSPORTING RAILWAY CARS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A SLIGHTLY INCLINED AIR TRANSFER TRACK, A SUBSTANTIALLY LEVEL TURNTABLE BUILT INTO SAID TRACK BETWEEN THE ENDS THEREOF AND CARRYING A TRACK SECTION ALIGNABLE WITH THE TRANSFER TRACK, AND A PAIR OF RAMPS SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY OF THE TURNTABLE RELATIVE TO SAID TRANSFER TRACK, SAID RAMPS LEADING TO AND FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE TURNTABLE AT AN ELEVATION ABOVE THE TURNTABLE AND SOMEWHAT ABOVE THE TRANSFER TRACK, WHEREBY VEHICLES ASCENDING SAID RAMPS MAY PASS DIRECTLY ONTO A FLAT BED RAILWAY CAR ON THE TURNTABLE ALIGNED WITH SAID RAMPS OR PASS FROM SAID CAR ONTO SAID RAMPS.
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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) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |