US3289870A
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Power line reel for a lift truck
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-24
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Quayle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:03
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/20; B66F9/205; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/131
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A TRUCK, UPRIGHTS MOUNTED ON SAID LIFT TRUCK, A LOAD CARRIAGE MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT RELATIVELY TO SAID UPRIGHTS, A STORAGE REEL MOUNTED FOR ROTATION RELATIVELY TO SAID UPRIGHTS AND HAVING A CONTINUOUS HELICAL GROOVE, A POWER SOURCE ON SAID TRUCK, A POWER ACTUATED DEVICEON SAID LOAD CARRIAGE, A FLEXIBLE POWER LINE EXTENDING FROM SAID POWER SOURCE TO SAID DEVICE, MEANS WHEREBY THE MEDIAL PORTION OF SAID POWER LINE IS SECURED AT SAID STORAGE REEL WITH BOTH LENGTHS THERE OF EXTENDING FROM SAID MEDIAL PORTION LYING IN JUXTAPOSED RELATION IN SAID HELICAL GROOVE WHEREBY SAID LENGTHS OF THE POWER LINE ARE WOUND ONTO SAID REEL WHEN SAID REEL IS ROTATED IN ONE DIRECTION AND BOTH OF SAID LENGTHS OF SAID POWER LINE ARE UNWOUND FROM SAID REEL WHEN SAID REEL IS ROTATED IN THE OPPOSED DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A TRUCK, UPRIGHTS MOUNTED ON SAID LIFT TRUCK, A LOAD CARRIAGE MOUNTED FOR VERTICAL MOVEMENT RELATIVELY TO SAID UPRIGHTS, A STORAGE REEL MOUNTED FOR ROTATION RELATIVELY TO SAID UPRIGHTS AND HAVING A CONTINUOUS HELICAL GROOVE, A POWER SOURCE ON SAID TRUCK, A POWER ACTUATED DEVICEON SAID LOAD CARRIAGE, A FLEXIBLE POWER LINE EXTENDING FROM SAID POWER SOURCE TO SAID DEVICE, MEANS WHEREBY THE MEDIAL PORTION OF SAID POWER LINE IS SECURED AT SAID STORAGE REEL WITH BOTH LENGTHS THERE OF EXTENDING FROM SAID MEDIAL PORTION LYING IN JUXTAPOSED RELATION IN SAID HELICAL GROOVE WHEREBY SAID LENGTHS OF THE POWER LINE ARE WOUND ONTO SAID REEL WHEN SAID REEL IS ROTATED IN ONE DIRECTION AND BOTH OF SAID LENGTHS OF SAID POWER LINE ARE UNWOUND FROM SAID REEL WHEN SAID REEL IS ROTATED IN THE OPPOSED DIRECTION.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |