US3266616A
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Assignee: Baker Perkins Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-23
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe E Thomas
- 👤 Rappaport Julian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:22
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21C; A21C13/00; A21C13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A RACK CONVEYOR MECHANISM FOR RACKS HAVING AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF LATERALLY PROJECTING STUB SHAFTS, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED, PARALLEL HORIZONTAL RAILS FOR PENDENTLY SUPPORTING A RACK THEREBETWEEN, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED PARALLEL ENDLESS CHAINS EACH INCLUDING A LONGITUDINAL RUN, A VERTICAL RUN, AND A CURVATE RUN CONNECTING SAID RUNS, MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID CHAINS ALONG SAID RUNS, RACK STOP MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT IN TO A POSITION IN THE PATH OF SAID RACKS ON SAID LONGITUDINAL RUN TO PREVENT COASTING OF RACKS BEYOND SAID STOP MEANS AND TO A POSITION OUT THEREFROM, STUB SHAFT ENGAGING MEANS DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION ON SAID CHAINS, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CHAINS FOR MOVING SAID RACK STOP MEANS TO SAID OUT POSITION TO RELEASE SAID RACKS TO PERMIT THEM TO DESCEND ON SAID CURVATE AND VERTICAL RUNS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A RACK CONVEYOR MECHANISM FOR RACKS HAVING AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF LATERALLY PROJECTING STUB SHAFTS, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED, PARALLEL HORIZONTAL RAILS FOR PENDENTLY SUPPORTING A RACK THEREBETWEEN, A PAIR OF TRANSVERSELY SPACED PARALLEL ENDLESS CHAINS EACH INCLUDING A LONGITUDINAL RUN, A VERTICAL RUN, AND A CURVATE RUN CONNECTING SAID RUNS, MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID CHAINS ALONG SAID RUNS, RACK STOP MEANS MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT IN TO A POSITION IN THE PATH OF SAID RACKS ON SAID LONGITUDINAL RUN TO PREVENT COASTING OF RACKS BEYOND SAID STOP MEANS AND TO A POSITION OUT THEREFROM, STUB SHAFT ENGAGING MEANS DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION ON SAID CHAINS, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CHAINS FOR MOVING SAID RACK STOP MEANS TO SAID OUT POSITION TO RELEASE SAID RACKS TO PERMIT THEM TO DESCEND ON SAID CURVATE AND VERTICAL RUNS.
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |