US3336848A
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Material compactor
Assignee: International Vibration Co
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Filing: 1965-07-06
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1985-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent J Moir
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:52
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/02; E02D3/046; E02D3/074
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A VIBRATORY-IMPACTING, SELF-PROPELLED MATERIAL-COMPACTING MACHINE, ADAPTED TO BE SELF-SUPPORTING ON THE GROUND OR LIKE SURFACE TO BE COMPACTED COMPRISING: A SHOE INCLUDING A MEMBER HAVING A FLAT GROUND-CONTACTING BOTTOM FACE AND BEING SYMMETRICAL ABOUT A VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL CENTER PLANE, A ROTATIONALLY DRIVEN VIBRATORY ACTUATOR MOUNTED ON THE TOP SIDE OF SAID MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO APPLY TO THE SHOE REPEATED UPWARDLY-FORWARDLY DIRECTED AND DOWNWARDLY-REARWARDLY DIRECTED FORCES, AN INTERMEDIATE MEMBER MOUNTED ON AND ABOVE SAID SHOE BY RESILIENT CONNECTION MEANS SYMMETRICALLY DISPOSED ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CENTERPLANE AT THE FRONT AND AT THE REAR OF SAID SHOE, A ROTARY OUTPUT MOTOR SECURED TO SAID INTERMEDIATE MEMBER, FLEXIBLE DRIVE TRANSMISSION MEANS FROM THE MOTOR OUTPUT TO SAID ACTUATOR, WEIGHT MEANS ON SAID INTERMEDIATE MEMBER FORMING WITH SAID FRAME AND MOTOR A LOADING MASS WITH CENTER OF GRAVITY HIGHER THAN THAT OF SAID SHOE IN COMBINATION WITH SAID ACTUATOR UNIT, AND LATERAL STABILIZER MEANS SYMMETRICALLY WITH RESPECT TO AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A VIBRATORY-IMPACTING, SELF-PROPELLED MATERIAL-COMPACTING MACHINE, ADAPTED TO BE SELF-SUPPORTING ON THE GROUND OR LIKE SURFACE TO BE COMPACTED COMPRISING: A SHOE INCLUDING A MEMBER HAVING A FLAT GROUND-CONTACTING BOTTOM FACE AND BEING SYMMETRICAL ABOUT A VERTICAL LONGITUDINAL CENTER PLANE, A ROTATIONALLY DRIVEN VIBRATORY ACTUATOR MOUNTED ON THE TOP SIDE OF SAID MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO APPLY TO THE SHOE REPEATED UPWARDLY-FORWARDLY DIRECTED AND DOWNWARDLY-REARWARDLY DIRECTED FORCES, AN INTERMEDIATE MEMBER MOUNTED ON AND ABOVE SAID SHOE BY RESILIENT CONNECTION MEANS SYMMETRICALLY DISPOSED ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CENTERPLANE AT THE FRONT AND AT THE REAR OF SAID SHOE, A ROTARY OUTPUT MOTOR SECURED TO SAID INTERMEDIATE MEMBER, FLEXIBLE DRIVE TRANSMISSION MEANS FROM THE MOTOR OUTPUT TO SAID ACTUATOR, WEIGHT MEANS ON SAID INTERMEDIATE MEMBER FORMING WITH SAID FRAME AND MOTOR A LOADING MASS WITH CENTER OF GRAVITY HIGHER THAN THAT OF SAID SHOE IN COMBINATION WITH SAID ACTUATOR UNIT, AND LATERAL STABILIZER MEANS SYMMETRICALLY WITH RESPECT TO AND ON OPPOSITE SIDES
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) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |