US3341669A
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Current conductor rail system
Assignee: Hk Porter Company Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-11
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1984-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald E Martin
- 👤 Donald G Sprigings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:58
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G5/00; H02G5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A CURRENT CONDUCTOR RAIL SECTION FOR USE IN SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZABLE MOVABLE UTILITIES CARRYING CURRENT COLLECTOR DEVICES ENGAGEABLE WITH SUCH RAIL, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A MAIN CURRENT-CARRYING MEMBER OF HIGH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY FORMED IN THE SHAPE OF A STRUCTURAL MEMBER, (B) AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CAP MEMBER OF SMALLER CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA THAN SAID MAIN MEMBER MECHANICALLY INTERFITTED WITH AND LOCKED TO SAID MAIN MEMBER IN GOOD ELECTRICAL CONTACT THEREWITH TO PROVIDE A FACING FOR THE LATTER AND WHICH IS TO BE ENGAGED BY THE CURRENT COLLECTOR DEVICES OF THE AFORESAID MOVABLE UTILITIES, AND CAP MEMBER BEING FORMED FROM A MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY THE ABILITY TO WORK HARDEN ON THE SURFACE, AND (C) A THERMOSETTING CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN ALL OF THE NON-CONTACTING SURFACES OF THE MECHANICALLY INTERFITTED PARTS OF SAID MAIN MEMBER AND CAP MEMBERS TO FILL ANY VOID SPACES THEREBETWEEN AND FUNCTION AS A SEAL AND CONDUCTIVE BOND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A CURRENT CONDUCTOR RAIL SECTION FOR USE IN SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZABLE MOVABLE UTILITIES CARRYING CURRENT COLLECTOR DEVICES ENGAGEABLE WITH SUCH RAIL, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A MAIN CURRENT-CARRYING MEMBER OF HIGH ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY FORMED IN THE SHAPE OF A STRUCTURAL MEMBER, (B) AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE CAP MEMBER OF SMALLER CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA THAN SAID MAIN MEMBER MECHANICALLY INTERFITTED WITH AND LOCKED TO SAID MAIN MEMBER IN GOOD ELECTRICAL CONTACT THEREWITH TO PROVIDE A FACING FOR THE LATTER AND WHICH IS TO BE ENGAGED BY THE CURRENT COLLECTOR DEVICES OF THE AFORESAID MOVABLE UTILITIES, AND CAP MEMBER BEING FORMED FROM A MATERIAL CHARACTERIZED BY THE ABILITY TO WORK HARDEN ON THE SURFACE, AND (C) A THERMOSETTING CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN ALL OF THE NON-CONTACTING SURFACES OF THE MECHANICALLY INTERFITTED PARTS OF SAID MAIN MEMBER AND CAP MEMBERS TO FILL ANY VOID SPACES THEREBETWEEN AND FUNCTION AS A SEAL AND CONDUCTIVE BOND.
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |