US3232636A
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Conveyance for elongated beams
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-21
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry J Buchanan
- 👤 Albert L Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/40; B60P3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A CONVEYANCE FOR TRANSPORTING PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS AND THE LIKE, WHEREIN A TRACTOR HAS A UNIVERSALLY MOUNTED PLATFORM SUPPORTING ONE END OF A BEAM AND A TRAILER HAS A SUPPORTING FRAME CARRYING THE OTHER END OF SAID BEAM, SAID BEAM CONSTITUTING A DRAWBAR INTERCONNECTING SAID TRACTOR AND TRAILER, MEANS RELEASABLY SECURING SAID BEAM TO SAID TRACTOR AND TRAILER, COMPRISING: EACH OF SAID TRACTOR PLATFORM AND TRAILER FRAME HAVING A NUMBER OF PAIRS OF MOVEABLE COMPANION CLAMPING FRAMES; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID FRAMES AT SELECTED POSITIONS; EACH SAID FRAME HAVING A CLAMPING PLATE MOVABLE IN THE DIRECTIONS OF ITS RESPECTIVE FRAME MOVEMENT AND WITH RESPECT TO ITS FRAME; AND RELEASABLE POWER MEANS CARRIED BY EACH SAID FRAME FOR SHIFTING ITS RESPECTIVE CLAMPING PLATE INTO CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BEAM ADJACENT TO WHICH SAID FRAMES HAVE BEEN SELECTIVELY FIXED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A CONVEYANCE FOR TRANSPORTING PRESTRESSED CONCRETE BEAMS AND THE LIKE, WHEREIN A TRACTOR HAS A UNIVERSALLY MOUNTED PLATFORM SUPPORTING ONE END OF A BEAM AND A TRAILER HAS A SUPPORTING FRAME CARRYING THE OTHER END OF SAID BEAM, SAID BEAM CONSTITUTING A DRAWBAR INTERCONNECTING SAID TRACTOR AND TRAILER, MEANS RELEASABLY SECURING SAID BEAM TO SAID TRACTOR AND TRAILER, COMPRISING: EACH OF SAID TRACTOR PLATFORM AND TRAILER FRAME HAVING A NUMBER OF PAIRS OF MOVEABLE COMPANION CLAMPING FRAMES; MEANS FOR SECURING SAID FRAMES AT SELECTED POSITIONS; EACH SAID FRAME HAVING A CLAMPING PLATE MOVABLE IN THE DIRECTIONS OF ITS RESPECTIVE FRAME MOVEMENT AND WITH RESPECT TO ITS FRAME; AND RELEASABLE POWER MEANS CARRIED BY EACH SAID FRAME FOR SHIFTING ITS RESPECTIVE CLAMPING PLATE INTO CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BEAM ADJACENT TO WHICH SAID FRAMES HAVE BEEN SELECTIVELY FIXED.
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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) | 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 |