US3217660A
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Tensioned modified housefall and method of operating
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-16
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George L Shillinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:21
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C21/00; B63; B63B; B63B27/00; B63B27/18; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/02; B66D1/08; B66C2700/00; B66C2700/01; B66C2700/011; B66D2700/00; B66D2700/01; B66D2700/0125; B66D2700/0133
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS BETWEEN LATERALLYSPACED STATIONS, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF REELS SUPPORTED AT ONE STATION, A SHEAVE SUPPORTED AT THE OTHER STATION, TROLLEY MEANS SUPPORTING SAID OBJECTS DURING TRANSFER, A TROLLEY TRANSFER LINE LOOPED AROUND SAID SHEAVE AND SECURED AT EACH END OF A SEPARATE REEL, SAID TROLLEY TRANSFER LINE BEING SECURED TO SAID TROLLEY FOR INCORPORATING THE TROLLEY IN ITS LOOP, A TRANSFER DRIVE OPERATIVELY COUPLED TO BOTH REELS FOR DRIVING BOTH OF SAID REELS IN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE ROTATIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR ADVANCING SAID TROLLEY BETWEEN STATIONS, TENSION SENSING MEANS, AND A TENSIONING DRIVE ALSO OPERATIVELY COUPLED TO BOTH REELS AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID TENSION SENSING MEANS FOR VARYING THE ROTATIONAL DIRECTION AND SPEED OF SAID REELS FOR TENSION-COMPENSATION PURPOSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING OBJECTS BETWEEN LATERALLYSPACED STATIONS, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF REELS SUPPORTED AT ONE STATION, A SHEAVE SUPPORTED AT THE OTHER STATION, TROLLEY MEANS SUPPORTING SAID OBJECTS DURING TRANSFER, A TROLLEY TRANSFER LINE LOOPED AROUND SAID SHEAVE AND SECURED AT EACH END OF A SEPARATE REEL, SAID TROLLEY TRANSFER LINE BEING SECURED TO SAID TROLLEY FOR INCORPORATING THE TROLLEY IN ITS LOOP, A TRANSFER DRIVE OPERATIVELY COUPLED TO BOTH REELS FOR DRIVING BOTH OF SAID REELS IN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE ROTATIONAL DIRECTIONS FOR ADVANCING SAID TROLLEY BETWEEN STATIONS, TENSION SENSING MEANS, AND A TENSIONING DRIVE ALSO OPERATIVELY COUPLED TO BOTH REELS AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID TENSION SENSING MEANS FOR VARYING THE ROTATIONAL DIRECTION AND SPEED OF SAID REELS FOR TENSION-COMPENSATION PURPOSES.
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 |