US3243987A
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Apparatus for turning rounds
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-10
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Saylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:35
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D3/00; B21D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
APPARATUS FOR TURNING ROUNDS COMPRISING A BASE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED ARMS PIVOTED BY ONE OF SAID BASE AND PROJECTING AWAY FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, MEANS FOR PIVOTING SAID ARMS TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, AND ENDLESS CONVEYOR MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID ARMS FOR MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY THEREALONG, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID CONVEYORS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE OPPOSING SURFACES OF SAID CONVEYORS BEING SPACED FROM ITS RESPECTIVE ARM WHEREBY SAID CONVEYORS CAN ENGAGE AND TURN A ROUND POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID ARMS WHEN SAID ARMS ARE PIVOTED TOWARD EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
APPARATUS FOR TURNING ROUNDS COMPRISING A BASE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED ARMS PIVOTED BY ONE OF SAID BASE AND PROJECTING AWAY FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, MEANS FOR PIVOTING SAID ARMS TOWARD AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER, AND ENDLESS CONVEYOR MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID ARMS FOR MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY THEREALONG, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID CONVEYORS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE OPPOSING SURFACES OF SAID CONVEYORS BEING SPACED FROM ITS RESPECTIVE ARM WHEREBY SAID CONVEYORS CAN ENGAGE AND TURN A ROUND POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID ARMS WHEN SAID ARMS ARE PIVOTED TOWARD EACH OTHER.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |