US3292585A
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Auger type dumping bunk feeder
Assignee: Vandale Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-03
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1984-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd E Buschbom
- 👤 Glen D Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A SUPPORT FOR AN AUGER HAVING AN AXIAL SHAFT COMPRISING, STAND MEANS HAVING A SECTION LOCATED ABOVE SAID AUGER, UPRIGHT SLEEVE MEANS SECURED TO SAID SECTION, ROD MEANS SLIDABLY POSITIONED WITH A LOOSE UPRIGHT FIT IN SAID SLEEVE MEANS, STOP MEANS FOR LIMITING THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OIF SAID ROD MEANS RELATIVE TO THE SLEEVE MEANS, AND BEARING MEANS SECURED TO SAID ROD MEANS AND ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID AXIAL SHAFT WHEREBY SADI AUGER IS CARRIED BY SAID STAND MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A SUPPORT FOR AN AUGER HAVING AN AXIAL SHAFT COMPRISING, STAND MEANS HAVING A SECTION LOCATED ABOVE SAID AUGER, UPRIGHT SLEEVE MEANS SECURED TO SAID SECTION, ROD MEANS SLIDABLY POSITIONED WITH A LOOSE UPRIGHT FIT IN SAID SLEEVE MEANS, STOP MEANS FOR LIMITING THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OIF SAID ROD MEANS RELATIVE TO THE SLEEVE MEANS, AND BEARING MEANS SECURED TO SAID ROD MEANS AND ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID AXIAL SHAFT WHEREBY SADI AUGER IS CARRIED BY SAID STAND MEANS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY, A FIRST AUGER HAVING A HELICAL FLIGHT, A SECOND AUGER HAVING A HELICAL FLIGHT, COUPLING MEANS CONNECTING THE FIRST AUGER WITH THE SECOND AUGER IN AN END-TO-END RELATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FLIGHTS OF SAID AUGERS FOLLOWING A SUBSTANTIALLY HELICAL PATH, SUSPENSION MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE ADJACENT ENDS OF THE AUGERS AND ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID AUGERS AND TRANSVERSE PLATE MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT THE SUSPENSION MEANS AND SECURED TO THE LEADING PORTION OF THE HELICAL FLIGHT OF THE SECOND AUGER TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF BULK MATERIAL IN THE AREA ADJACENT THE SUSPENSION MEANS.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY, A FIRST AUGER HAVING A HELICAL FLIGHT, A SECOND AUGER HAVING A HELICAL FLIGHT, COUPLING MEANS CONNECTING THE FIRST AUGER WITH THE SECOND AUGER IN AN END-TO-END RELATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FLIGHTS OF SAID AUGERS FOLLOWING A SUBSTANTIALLY HELICAL PATH, SUSPENSION MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE ADJACENT ENDS OF THE AUGERS AND ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID AUGERS AND TRANSVERSE PLATE MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT THE SUSPENSION MEANS AND SECURED TO THE LEADING PORTION OF THE HELICAL FLIGHT OF THE SECOND AUGER TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF BULK MATERIAL IN THE AREA ADJACENT THE SUSPENSION MEANS.
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |