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US3217348A
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Reciprocating pallet cleaner
Assignee: Besser Co
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Filing: 1963-09-13
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maynard E Simmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:34
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B7/00; B28B7/38; B28B7/386
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A PALLET CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING POWER ACTUATED MEANS TO MOVE PALLETS ALONG A PATH THROUGH SAID CLEANING DEVICE, A FRAME, AN ELONGATED SCRAPER BLADE MOUNTED FOR LENGTHWISE RECIPROCATION IN SAID FRAME WITH ITS LONG EDGE ARRANGED TRANSVERSE TO SAID PATH, POWER ACTUATED MEANS COMPRISING CAM AND ROLLER MEANS OPERATED IN TIMED RELATION TO PRESENTMENT OF LEADING AND TRAILING EDGES OF A PALLET AT A LOCATION CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID SCRAPER BLADE FOR ELEVATING SAID FRAME AND SCRAPER BLADE TO JUST CLEAR SAID PALLET AND IN THE INTERIM FOR LOWERING SAID FRAME TO WEIGHT-LOAD SAID FRAME AND BLADE ON SAID PALLET AS IT IS ADVANCED ALONG SAID PATH THEREUNDER, AND POWER MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID SCRAPER BLADE TRANSVERSELY TO SAID PATH AS IT RESTS ON SAID PALLET WHILE SAID PALLET IS ADVANCED ALONG SAID PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A PALLET CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING POWER ACTUATED MEANS TO MOVE PALLETS ALONG A PATH THROUGH SAID CLEANING DEVICE, A FRAME, AN ELONGATED SCRAPER BLADE MOUNTED FOR LENGTHWISE RECIPROCATION IN SAID FRAME WITH ITS LONG EDGE ARRANGED TRANSVERSE TO SAID PATH, POWER ACTUATED MEANS COMPRISING CAM AND ROLLER MEANS OPERATED IN TIMED RELATION TO PRESENTMENT OF LEADING AND TRAILING EDGES OF A PALLET AT A LOCATION CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID SCRAPER BLADE FOR ELEVATING SAID FRAME AND SCRAPER BLADE TO JUST CLEAR SAID PALLET AND IN THE INTERIM FOR LOWERING SAID FRAME TO WEIGHT-LOAD SAID FRAME AND BLADE ON SAID PALLET AS IT IS ADVANCED ALONG SAID PATH THEREUNDER, AND POWER MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID SCRAPER BLADE TRANSVERSELY TO SAID PATH AS IT RESTS ON SAID PALLET WHILE SAID PALLET IS ADVANCED ALONG SAID PATH.
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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |