US3245555A
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Rotary self-levelling reservoir conveyor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-17
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T Sheehan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/06; B65G1/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A ROTARY SELF-LEVELING RESERVOIR CONVEYOR, COMPRISING A BASE STRUCTURE, A CONVEYED-MATERIAL RESERVOIR ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE STRUCTURE, MOTOR-DRIVEN RESERVOIR-ROTATING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RESERVOIR FOR ROTATING SAID RESERVOIR RELATIVELY TO SAID BASE STRUCTURE, A CONVEYED-MATERIAL SUPPORT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RESERVOIR FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AND MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL TRAVEL RELATIVELY THERETO, MECHANISM OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONVEYEDMATERIAL SUPPORT FOR MOVING SAID SUPPORT VERTICALLY RELATIVELY TO SAID RESERVOIR, AND CONVEYED-MATERIAL LEVEL-CONTROLLING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A FALL IN LEVEL OF THE CONVEYED MATERIAL BELOW A PREDETERMINED LEVEL IN SAID RESERVOIR FOR ACTUATING SAID MECHANISM TO RAISE SAID SUPPORT AND RESPONSIVE TO THE RISE IN LEVEL OF THE CONVEYED MATERIAL TO SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL FOR HALTING SAID MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A ROTARY SELF-LEVELING RESERVOIR CONVEYOR, COMPRISING A BASE STRUCTURE, A CONVEYED-MATERIAL RESERVOIR ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE STRUCTURE, MOTOR-DRIVEN RESERVOIR-ROTATING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RESERVOIR FOR ROTATING SAID RESERVOIR RELATIVELY TO SAID BASE STRUCTURE, A CONVEYED-MATERIAL SUPPORT DISPOSED WITHIN SAID RESERVOIR FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AND MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL TRAVEL RELATIVELY THERETO, MECHANISM OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONVEYEDMATERIAL SUPPORT FOR MOVING SAID SUPPORT VERTICALLY RELATIVELY TO SAID RESERVOIR, AND CONVEYED-MATERIAL LEVEL-CONTROLLING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A FALL IN LEVEL OF THE CONVEYED MATERIAL BELOW A PREDETERMINED LEVEL IN SAID RESERVOIR FOR ACTUATING SAID MECHANISM TO RAISE SAID SUPPORT AND RESPONSIVE TO THE RISE IN LEVEL OF THE CONVEYED MATERIAL TO SAID PREDETERMINED LEVEL FOR HALTING SAID MECHANISM.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |