US3218033A
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Cable feed mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-26
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:19
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03F; E03F9/00; E03F9/002; H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G1/06; H02G1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A CABLE FEED MECHANISM THE COMBINATION OF: A TROLLEY BAR; A TROLLEY FREELY MOVABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID BAR; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID TROLLEY BAR TO A MANHOLE RING; A CABLE GUIDE SECURED TO SAID TROLLEY FOR FEEDING CABLE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL ALIGNMENT; AN ASSEMBLY OF SHEAVES SUSPENDED FROM SAID TROLLEY AND BELOW SAID CABLE GUIDE, SAID ASSEMBLY OF SHEAVES BEING ARRANGED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY ARCUATE DISPOSITION RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; MEANS FOR LATERALLY SUPPORTING AND FLEXIBLY ANCHORING SAID ASSEMBLY IN SUSPENDED RELATION BELOW SAID TROLLEY WHEREBY THE LOWERMOST OF SAID SHEAVES MAY HOLD A CABLE SUBSTANTIALLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED UNDERGROUND CONDUIT; AND MEANS ROLLABLY AND MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID TROLLEY ON SID TROLLEY BAR TO TRAVERSE SAID TROLLEY BAR IN A DIRECTION LATERALLY OF A MANHOLE FOR AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT OF A CABLE UNDER TENSION PASSING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE MANHOLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A CABLE FEED MECHANISM THE COMBINATION OF: A TROLLEY BAR; A TROLLEY FREELY MOVABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID BAR; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID TROLLEY BAR TO A MANHOLE RING; A CABLE GUIDE SECURED TO SAID TROLLEY FOR FEEDING CABLE IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL ALIGNMENT; AN ASSEMBLY OF SHEAVES SUSPENDED FROM SAID TROLLEY AND BELOW SAID CABLE GUIDE, SAID ASSEMBLY OF SHEAVES BEING ARRANGED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY ARCUATE DISPOSITION RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; MEANS FOR LATERALLY SUPPORTING AND FLEXIBLY ANCHORING SAID ASSEMBLY IN SUSPENDED RELATION BELOW SAID TROLLEY WHEREBY THE LOWERMOST OF SAID SHEAVES MAY HOLD A CABLE SUBSTANTIALLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED UNDERGROUND CONDUIT; AND MEANS ROLLABLY AND MOVABLY MOUNTING SAID TROLLEY ON SID TROLLEY BAR TO TRAVERSE SAID TROLLEY BAR IN A DIRECTION LATERALLY OF A MANHOLE FOR AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT OF A CABLE UNDER TENSION PASSING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE MANHOLE.
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 |