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US3232454A
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High occupancy rate mechanical parking system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-11
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-07-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Coursey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H6/00; E04H6/08; E04H6/12; E04H6/18; E04H6/185; E04H6/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A SYSTEM FOR TEMPORARILY STORING ARTICLES, SUCH AS AUTOMOBILES, AT AN ELEVATED LEVE, COMPRISING: MEANS FORMING AN ELEVATOR SHAFT EXTENDING VERTICALLY THROUGH THE ELEVATED LEVEL; AN ELEVATOR IN THE SHAFT HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS AND FIRST AND SECOND SIDES; FOUR GROUPS OF CARRIAGES FOR THE ARTICLES TO BE STORED, EACH CARRIAGE BEING OF A SIZE FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND ELEVATOR SHAFT THROUGH EITHER END AND EITHER SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR; A CARRIAGE SUPPORTING TRACK MEANS IN THE ELEVATOR EXTENDING TO BOTH ENDS AND BOTH SIDES OF THE ELEVATOR; A FIRST TRACK SYSTEM MATING WITH THE TRACK MEANS IN THE ELEVATOR AND SUPPORTING A FIRST GROUP OF CARRIAGES FOR MOVEMENT IN A RECTANGULAR PATTERN THROUGH THE ELEVATOR VIA THE FIRST END AND THE FIRST SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR; A SECOND TRACK SYSTEM MATING WITH THE TRACK MEANS IN THE ELEVATOR AND SUPPORTING A SECOND GROUP OF CAR-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A SYSTEM FOR TEMPORARILY STORING ARTICLES, SUCH AS AUTOMOBILES, AT AN ELEVATED LEVE, COMPRISING: MEANS FORMING AN ELEVATOR SHAFT EXTENDING VERTICALLY THROUGH THE ELEVATED LEVEL; AN ELEVATOR IN THE SHAFT HAVING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS AND FIRST AND SECOND SIDES; FOUR GROUPS OF CARRIAGES FOR THE ARTICLES TO BE STORED, EACH CARRIAGE BEING OF A SIZE FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF THE ELEVATOR AND ELEVATOR SHAFT THROUGH EITHER END AND EITHER SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR; A CARRIAGE SUPPORTING TRACK MEANS IN THE ELEVATOR EXTENDING TO BOTH ENDS AND BOTH SIDES OF THE ELEVATOR; A FIRST TRACK SYSTEM MATING WITH THE TRACK MEANS IN THE ELEVATOR AND SUPPORTING A FIRST GROUP OF CARRIAGES FOR MOVEMENT IN A RECTANGULAR PATTERN THROUGH THE ELEVATOR VIA THE FIRST END AND THE FIRST SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR; A SECOND TRACK SYSTEM MATING WITH THE TRACK MEANS IN THE ELEVATOR AND SUPPORTING A SECOND GROUP OF CAR-
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |