US3235059A
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Manipulative conveyor system for elongated articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-31
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1983-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clinton T Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 23:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G9/00; B65G9/002; B05; B05B; B05B13/00; B05B13/02; B05B13/0221; B05B13/0264
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A MANIPULATIVE CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ELONGATED ARTICLES WHEREIN SAID ARTICLES ARE HELD IN HORIZONTAL POSITIONS AND ARE ADAPTED TO HAVE GENERALLY HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT IN DIRECTIONS BOTH LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE OF THEIR PRINCIPAL AXES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A PAIR OF ENDLESS CONVEYOR CHAINS EACH ARRANGED IN UNBROKEN CLOSED CIRCUIT, AND ENDLESS SUPPORTING TRACK FOR EACH OF SAID CHAINS, MEANS MOVABLE ALONG SAID TRACKS AND DEPENDING THEREFROM FOR SUPPORTING SAID CHAIN, VERTICALLY DISPOSED HANGERS SWIVABLY SUSPENDED FROM SAID CHAINS FOR ROTATION ABOUT VERTICAL AXES RELATIVE TO THE REACHES OF THE CHAINS FROM WHICH THEY ARE SUPPORTED, SAID HANGERS BEING OPERATIVE TO SUPPORT END PORTIONS OF SAID ARTICLES AND THE ARRANGEMENT BEING SUCH THAT ONE END PORTION OF EACH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A MANIPULATIVE CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ELONGATED ARTICLES WHEREIN SAID ARTICLES ARE HELD IN HORIZONTAL POSITIONS AND ARE ADAPTED TO HAVE GENERALLY HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT IN DIRECTIONS BOTH LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE OF THEIR PRINCIPAL AXES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A PAIR OF ENDLESS CONVEYOR CHAINS EACH ARRANGED IN UNBROKEN CLOSED CIRCUIT, AND ENDLESS SUPPORTING TRACK FOR EACH OF SAID CHAINS, MEANS MOVABLE ALONG SAID TRACKS AND DEPENDING THEREFROM FOR SUPPORTING SAID CHAIN, VERTICALLY DISPOSED HANGERS SWIVABLY SUSPENDED FROM SAID CHAINS FOR ROTATION ABOUT VERTICAL AXES RELATIVE TO THE REACHES OF THE CHAINS FROM WHICH THEY ARE SUPPORTED, SAID HANGERS BEING OPERATIVE TO SUPPORT END PORTIONS OF SAID ARTICLES AND THE ARRANGEMENT BEING SUCH THAT ONE END PORTION OF EACH
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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |