US3243057A
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Method and means for unloading a grain storage chamber
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L Kelling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G65/00; B65G65/02; B65G65/16; B65G65/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A GRAIN STORAGE AND UNLOADING SYSTEM, COMPRISING, A STORAGE CHAMBER HAVING A FLOOR PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF DISCHARGE OPENINGS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID OPENINGS BEING SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID FLOOR, AN ELONGATED PORTABLE CONVEYOR DISCHARGE UNIT HAVING A DISCHARGE END AND SAID CONVEYOR HAVING A LENGTH EQUAL TO AT LEAST THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ADJACENT DISCHARGE OPENINGS, AND SAID PORTABLE CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO BE SUCCESSIVELY POSITIONED WITH SAID DISCHARGE END IN COMMUNICATION WITH EACH OF SAID DISCHARGE OPENINGS AND MOVED AROUND SAID DISCHARGE OPENINGS FOR TRANSFER OF ALL OF THE GRAIN IN THE PATH OF SAID UNIT TO THE RESPECTIVE DISCHARGE OPENINGS, SAID PORTABLE CONVEYOR WHEN POSITIONED AT THE SECOND AND SUCCESSIVE DISCHARGE OPENINGS BEING DISPOSED IN THE CIRCULAR PATH AROUND THE PRECEDENT DISCHARGE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A GRAIN STORAGE AND UNLOADING SYSTEM, COMPRISING, A STORAGE CHAMBER HAVING A FLOOR PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF DISCHARGE OPENINGS EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID OPENINGS BEING SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID FLOOR, AN ELONGATED PORTABLE CONVEYOR DISCHARGE UNIT HAVING A DISCHARGE END AND SAID CONVEYOR HAVING A LENGTH EQUAL TO AT LEAST THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ADJACENT DISCHARGE OPENINGS, AND SAID PORTABLE CONVEYOR ADAPTED TO BE SUCCESSIVELY POSITIONED WITH SAID DISCHARGE END IN COMMUNICATION WITH EACH OF SAID DISCHARGE OPENINGS AND MOVED AROUND SAID DISCHARGE OPENINGS FOR TRANSFER OF ALL OF THE GRAIN IN THE PATH OF SAID UNIT TO THE RESPECTIVE DISCHARGE OPENINGS, SAID PORTABLE CONVEYOR WHEN POSITIONED AT THE SECOND AND SUCCESSIVE DISCHARGE OPENINGS BEING DISPOSED IN THE CIRCULAR PATH AROUND THE PRECEDENT DISCHARGE OPENING.
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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |