US3286854A
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Bale handling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-02
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard B Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A BALE HANDLING DEVICE ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT BALES BETWEEN A BALE PRESS AND A CONVEYOR SPACED FROM THE PRESS COMPRISING A CARRIAGE; FIRST POWERED MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE FOR SELECTIVE RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT OF THE CARRIAGE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL BETWEEN THE PRESS AND THE CONVEYOR; A BALE SUPPORT PALLET PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE CARRIAGE AND HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE LEG PORTIONS DEFINNG THEREBETWEEN A SLOT AT LEAST WIDER THAN SAID CONVEYOR; AND SECOND POWERED MEANS MOUNTED ON THE CARRIAGE AND CONNECTED TO THE PALLET AT A POINT ECCENTRICALLY FROM SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION OF THE PALLET WITH THE CARRIAGE FOR SELECTIVE SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE PALLET BETWEEN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL POSITION WHEN DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE CONVEYOR, AND A POSITION UPWARDLY INCLINED FROM THE CARRIAGE ADJACENT TO THE PRESS SAID LEG PORTIONS BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CONVEYOR WHEN THE CARRIAGE IS DISPOSED IN SAID HORIZONTAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A BALE HANDLING DEVICE ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT BALES BETWEEN A BALE PRESS AND A CONVEYOR SPACED FROM THE PRESS COMPRISING A CARRIAGE; FIRST POWERED MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE FOR SELECTIVE RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT OF THE CARRIAGE ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH OF TRAVEL BETWEEN THE PRESS AND THE CONVEYOR; A BALE SUPPORT PALLET PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE CARRIAGE AND HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSITE LEG PORTIONS DEFINNG THEREBETWEEN A SLOT AT LEAST WIDER THAN SAID CONVEYOR; AND SECOND POWERED MEANS MOUNTED ON THE CARRIAGE AND CONNECTED TO THE PALLET AT A POINT ECCENTRICALLY FROM SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION OF THE PALLET WITH THE CARRIAGE FOR SELECTIVE SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE PALLET BETWEEN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL POSITION WHEN DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE CONVEYOR, AND A POSITION UPWARDLY INCLINED FROM THE CARRIAGE ADJACENT TO THE PRESS SAID LEG PORTIONS BEING ADAPTED TO EXTEND ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CONVEYOR WHEN THE CARRIAGE IS DISPOSED IN SAID HORIZONTAL POSITION.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |