US3331334A
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Stake pocket chain anchor
Assignee: Brandon Equipment Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-14
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith W Broling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:18
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/06; B60P3/07; B60P3/073; B60P3/079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A TIE DOWN FOR TYING DOWN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO FREIGHT CARS AND THE LIKE HAVING SPACED STAKE POCKETS EXTENDING FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CAR COMPRISING: AN ANCHOR BLOCK FITTING IN THE STAKE POCKET FROM THE TOP THEREOF AND HAVING A FRONT WALL CONFORMING TO THE INNER FACE OF THE STAKE POCKET, AND AN INWARDLY SPACED WALL PORTION TAPERING INWARDLY FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID ANCHOR BLOCK, VERTICALLY SPACED RETAINERS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID FRONT WALL AND SPACED FROM THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM OF THE STAKE POCKET WHEN THE ANCHOR BLOCK IS INSERTED THEREIN, TO LIMIT UPWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE ANCHOR BLOCK IN THE STAKE POCKET AND RETAIN THE ANCHOR BLOCK TO THE STAKE POCKET, A TIE DOWN CHAIN CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY OF SAID ANCHOR BLOCK, A RELEASABLE LOCKING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID ANCHOR BLOCK INTO POSITION TO ENGAGES THE FRAME OF THE CAR AND RETAIN THE LOWER OF SAID RETAINERS INTO POSITION TO ENGAGE UNDER THE STAKE POCKET,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A TIE DOWN FOR TYING DOWN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO FREIGHT CARS AND THE LIKE HAVING SPACED STAKE POCKETS EXTENDING FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE CAR COMPRISING: AN ANCHOR BLOCK FITTING IN THE STAKE POCKET FROM THE TOP THEREOF AND HAVING A FRONT WALL CONFORMING TO THE INNER FACE OF THE STAKE POCKET, AND AN INWARDLY SPACED WALL PORTION TAPERING INWARDLY FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID ANCHOR BLOCK, VERTICALLY SPACED RETAINERS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID FRONT WALL AND SPACED FROM THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM OF THE STAKE POCKET WHEN THE ANCHOR BLOCK IS INSERTED THEREIN, TO LIMIT UPWARD AND DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE ANCHOR BLOCK IN THE STAKE POCKET AND RETAIN THE ANCHOR BLOCK TO THE STAKE POCKET, A TIE DOWN CHAIN CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY OF SAID ANCHOR BLOCK, A RELEASABLE LOCKING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID ANCHOR BLOCK INTO POSITION TO ENGAGES THE FRAME OF THE CAR AND RETAIN THE LOWER OF SAID RETAINERS INTO POSITION TO ENGAGE UNDER THE STAKE POCKET,
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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |