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US3224385A
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Securing device for cargo tie-down means
Assignee: Eaton Aeroquip LLC
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Filing: 1963-01-18
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin C Elsner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:07
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001; B61D45/003; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/06; B60P7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CARGO CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CARGO CARRIERS DEFINED BY A PAIR OF OPPOSED SIDE WALLS AND AN END WALL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, (A) AN ELONGATED TRACK MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SIDE WALLS IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION, SAID TRACKS INCLUDING OPPOSED U-SHAPED PORTIONS AND AN ELONGATED OPENING DEFINED INTERMEDIATE SAID PORTIONS, THE OPENINGS OF SAID TRACKS BEING IN OPPOSED RELATION, (B) A SIDE RECIPROCABLY RECEIVED WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED PORTIONS OF EACH OF SAID TRACKS AND WHOLLY CONFINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION THEREOF, (C) A PLURALITY OF ABUTMENTS LONGITUDINALLY SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH OF EACH OF SAID TRACKS, AND MOUNTED THEREON, SAID ABUTMENTS INCLUDING AN ABUTMENT SURFACE DISPOSED TOWARD THE END WALL AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID SLIDES IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID END WALL WHEN ENGAGING A SLIDE,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CARGO CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CARGO CARRIERS DEFINED BY A PAIR OF OPPOSED SIDE WALLS AND AN END WALL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, (A) AN ELONGATED TRACK MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID SIDE WALLS IN SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION, SAID TRACKS INCLUDING OPPOSED U-SHAPED PORTIONS AND AN ELONGATED OPENING DEFINED INTERMEDIATE SAID PORTIONS, THE OPENINGS OF SAID TRACKS BEING IN OPPOSED RELATION, (B) A SIDE RECIPROCABLY RECEIVED WITHIN SAID U-SHAPED PORTIONS OF EACH OF SAID TRACKS AND WHOLLY CONFINED WITH THE CONFIGURATION THEREOF, (C) A PLURALITY OF ABUTMENTS LONGITUDINALLY SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH OF EACH OF SAID TRACKS, AND MOUNTED THEREON, SAID ABUTMENTS INCLUDING AN ABUTMENT SURFACE DISPOSED TOWARD THE END WALL AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID SLIDES IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID END WALL WHEN ENGAGING A SLIDE,
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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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |