US3247949A
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Dual conveyor material handling apparatus
Assignee: ALLOY STEELS Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-10
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard H Mcdougall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:01
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B31/00; B27B31/003; B27B5/00; B27B5/02; B27B5/06; B27B5/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6572
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
MATERIAL HANDLING APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING PLATE STOCK TO SUITABLE CUTTING MACHINERY, WHICH APPARATUS COMPRISES A PAIR OF DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES, EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES INCLUDING A COARSE POSITIONING MEANS AND A GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS JOINED IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATIONSHIP, A STRUCTURE MOUNTING SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES IN SPACED APART SIDE BY SIDE RELATIONSHIP SO THAT THE LATERAL EDGE PORTIONS OF A PIECE OF PLATE STOCK ARE SUPPORTABLE AND ENGAGEABLE BY BOTH SAID POSITIONING MEANS OF EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES, MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTUATION OF SAID COARSE POSITIONING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES SO AS TO EFFECT THE CONTROLLED ADVANCEMENT OF PLATE STOCK THEREBY INDEPENDENT OF SAID COARSE POSITIONING MEANS, MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY RENDERING EFFECTIVE THE GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES SO AS TO EFFECT THE CONTROLLED ADVANCEMENT OF PLATE STOCK THEREBY INDEPENDENT OF SAID COARSE POSITIONING MEANS AND SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE STOP MEANS THAT CO-ACT WITH SAID GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS TO SELECTIVELY LIMIT THE TRAVEL OF SAID GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
MATERIAL HANDLING APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING PLATE STOCK TO SUITABLE CUTTING MACHINERY, WHICH APPARATUS COMPRISES A PAIR OF DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES, EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES INCLUDING A COARSE POSITIONING MEANS AND A GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS JOINED IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATIONSHIP, A STRUCTURE MOUNTING SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES IN SPACED APART SIDE BY SIDE RELATIONSHIP SO THAT THE LATERAL EDGE PORTIONS OF A PIECE OF PLATE STOCK ARE SUPPORTABLE AND ENGAGEABLE BY BOTH SAID POSITIONING MEANS OF EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES, MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTUATION OF SAID COARSE POSITIONING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES SO AS TO EFFECT THE CONTROLLED ADVANCEMENT OF PLATE STOCK THEREBY INDEPENDENT OF SAID COARSE POSITIONING MEANS, MEANS FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY RENDERING EFFECTIVE THE GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID DUAL TRANSFER DEVICES SO AS TO EFFECT THE CONTROLLED ADVANCEMENT OF PLATE STOCK THEREBY INDEPENDENT OF SAID COARSE POSITIONING MEANS AND SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE STOP MEANS THAT CO-ACT WITH SAID GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS TO SELECTIVELY LIMIT THE TRAVEL OF SAID GAUGED POSITIONING MEANS.
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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |