US3259227A
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Adjustable troughing idler
Assignee: Jeffrey Galion Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-11-04
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C Steinmetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G39/00; B65G39/10; B65G39/12; B65G39/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
IN AN IDLER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN IDLER ROLL DISPOSED ON AN INCLINED AXIS, A BASE FOR SAID IDLER ASSEMBLY, AN UPSTANDING SUPPORT ON SAID BASE, A BRACKET FOR SUPPORTING ONE END OF THE IDLER ROLL ON SAID UPSTANDING SUPPORT, A ROLL PIN SECURING SAID BRACKET TO SAID UPSTANDING SUPPORT AND FORMING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO PIVOTALLY MOUNT SAID BRACKET ON SAID UPSTANDING SUPPORT TO PERMIT THE INCLINATION OF SAID IDLER ROLL AXIS TO BE VARIED, A DEPENDING LEG AT THE OTHER END OF THE IDLER ROLL, A ROLL PIN SECURING SAID DEPENDING LEG TO SAID OTHER END OF THE IDLER ROLL AND FORMING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO THE DEPENDING LEG TO THE IDLER ROLL, A SECOND SUPPORT ON SAID BASE FOR SAID OTHER END OF THE IDLER ROLL, AN UPSTANDING LEG ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE DEPENDING LEG, A ROLL PIN SECURING SAID UPSTANDING LEG TO SAID SECOND SUPPORT AND FORMING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION OF THE UPSTANDING LEG TO SAID SECOND SUPPORT, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID DEPENDING LEG TO THE UPSTANDING LEG AT A SELECTED ON OF SEVERAL POSITIONS TO THEREBY SELECTIVELY SET THE INCLINATION OF THE AXIS OF THE IDLER ROLL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
IN AN IDLER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN IDLER ROLL DISPOSED ON AN INCLINED AXIS, A BASE FOR SAID IDLER ASSEMBLY, AN UPSTANDING SUPPORT ON SAID BASE, A BRACKET FOR SUPPORTING ONE END OF THE IDLER ROLL ON SAID UPSTANDING SUPPORT, A ROLL PIN SECURING SAID BRACKET TO SAID UPSTANDING SUPPORT AND FORMING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO PIVOTALLY MOUNT SAID BRACKET ON SAID UPSTANDING SUPPORT TO PERMIT THE INCLINATION OF SAID IDLER ROLL AXIS TO BE VARIED, A DEPENDING LEG AT THE OTHER END OF THE IDLER ROLL, A ROLL PIN SECURING SAID DEPENDING LEG TO SAID OTHER END OF THE IDLER ROLL AND FORMING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION TO THE DEPENDING LEG TO THE IDLER ROLL, A SECOND SUPPORT ON SAID BASE FOR SAID OTHER END OF THE IDLER ROLL, AN UPSTANDING LEG ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE DEPENDING LEG, A ROLL PIN SECURING SAID UPSTANDING LEG TO SAID SECOND SUPPORT AND FORMING A PIVOTAL CONNECTION OF THE UPSTANDING LEG TO SAID SECOND SUPPORT, AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID DEPENDING LEG TO THE UPSTANDING LEG AT A SELECTED ON OF SEVERAL POSITIONS TO THEREBY SELECTIVELY SET THE INCLINATION OF THE AXIS OF THE IDLER ROLL.
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |