US3325905A
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Method of and apparatus for axle aligning
Assignee: Manufacturers Machine Co
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Filing: 1965-01-11
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1985-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Hurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:54
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEEL AND AXLE ASSEMBLY OF THE TRAILER PORTION OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER WHICH COMPRISES; A WHEEL SUPPORTED TRUCK STRUCTURE ADAPTED FOR BEING MOVED INTO POSITION ADJACENT THE AXLE TO BE CHECKED AND INCLUDING ELEMENTS VERTICALLY MOVEABLE THEREON AND ENGAGEABLE WITH LATERALLY SPACED POINTS OF THE AXLE FROM BENEATH TO EFFECT ANGULAR POSITIONING OF SAID STRUCTURE RELATIVE TO THE AXLE IN THE HORIZONTAL DIRECTION, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID STRUCTURE AND MOVEABLE LATERALLY OUTWARDLY THEREON SO AS TO BE ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH LATERALLY SPACED REGIONS OF SAID ASSEMBLY FROM THE INSIDE TO POSITION SAID STRUCTURE RELATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION, AND OPTICAL MEANS CARRIED BY
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE WHEEL AND AXLE ASSEMBLY OF THE TRAILER PORTION OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER WHICH COMPRISES; A WHEEL SUPPORTED TRUCK STRUCTURE ADAPTED FOR BEING MOVED INTO POSITION ADJACENT THE AXLE TO BE CHECKED AND INCLUDING ELEMENTS VERTICALLY MOVEABLE THEREON AND ENGAGEABLE WITH LATERALLY SPACED POINTS OF THE AXLE FROM BENEATH TO EFFECT ANGULAR POSITIONING OF SAID STRUCTURE RELATIVE TO THE AXLE IN THE HORIZONTAL DIRECTION, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID STRUCTURE AND MOVEABLE LATERALLY OUTWARDLY THEREON SO AS TO BE ADAPTED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH LATERALLY SPACED REGIONS OF SAID ASSEMBLY FROM THE INSIDE TO POSITION SAID STRUCTURE RELATIVE TO THE ASSEMBLY IN THE LATERAL DIRECTION, AND OPTICAL MEANS CARRIED BY
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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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |