US3254609A
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Reversing loop for power and free conveyors
Assignee: Anchor Steel and Conveyor Co
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Filing: 1964-07-15
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1984-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wendell E Losey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:12
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B10/00; B61B10/02; B61B10/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO SPACED WORK CARRYING DEVICES ADAPTED TO PIVOTALLY SUPPORT A WORKPIECE AND TO BE MOVED ALONG AN ELONGATE TRACK, DRIVE MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID TRACK AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID WORK CARRYING DEVICES, AT LEAST ONE BRANCHED TRACK LOOP DIVERGING AWAY FROM AND CONVERGING TO SAID TRACK, MEANS MOVABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE POSITION OF ONE OF SAID WORK CARRYING DEVICES FOR DIRECTING THE OTHER OF SAID AWORK CARRYING DEVICES TO ONE OF SAID TRACK OR BRANCHED TRACK LOOP, A FIRST LEADING ONE OF SAID WORK CARRYING DEVICES MOVING INTO ONE OF SAID TRACK AND TRACK LOOP AND CAUSING SAID MOVABLE MEANS TO DIRECT ALONG THE OTHER OF ONE OF SAID WORKING CARRYING DEVICES ALONG THE OTHER OF SAID TRACK AND TRACK LOOP, SAID SECOND WORK CARRYING DEVICE BEING ENGAGED BY SAID DRIVE MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST WORK CARRYING DEVICE IS IN ONE OF SAID TRACK AND TRACK LOOP, SAID TRACK LOOP BEING SPACED FROM SAID TRACK A DISTANCE ALLOWING SAID SECOND WORK CARRYING DEVICE TO OVERRUN SAID FIRST WORK CARRYING DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO SPACED WORK CARRYING DEVICES ADAPTED TO PIVOTALLY SUPPORT A WORKPIECE AND TO BE MOVED ALONG AN ELONGATE TRACK, DRIVE MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID TRACK AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID WORK CARRYING DEVICES, AT LEAST ONE BRANCHED TRACK LOOP DIVERGING AWAY FROM AND CONVERGING TO SAID TRACK, MEANS MOVABLE IN RESPONSE TO THE POSITION OF ONE OF SAID WORK CARRYING DEVICES FOR DIRECTING THE OTHER OF SAID AWORK CARRYING DEVICES TO ONE OF SAID TRACK OR BRANCHED TRACK LOOP, A FIRST LEADING ONE OF SAID WORK CARRYING DEVICES MOVING INTO ONE OF SAID TRACK AND TRACK LOOP AND CAUSING SAID MOVABLE MEANS TO DIRECT ALONG THE OTHER OF ONE OF SAID WORKING CARRYING DEVICES ALONG THE OTHER OF SAID TRACK AND TRACK LOOP, SAID SECOND WORK CARRYING DEVICE BEING ENGAGED BY SAID DRIVE MEANS WHEN SAID FIRST WORK CARRYING DEVICE IS IN ONE OF SAID TRACK AND TRACK LOOP, SAID TRACK LOOP BEING SPACED FROM SAID TRACK A DISTANCE ALLOWING SAID SECOND WORK CARRYING DEVICE TO OVERRUN SAID FIRST WORK CARRYING DEVICE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |