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US3343244A
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Workpiece conveyor for machine tools and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-27
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1986-01-27
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Baublys Mikas
- 👤 Sigloch Eugen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:47
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q39/00; B23Q39/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5124; Y10T29/5127; Y10T29/5128; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A CONVEYING ARRANGEMENT FOR CONVEYING WORKPIECES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A STATIONARY COLUMN; (B) GUIDE MEANS ON SAID COLUMN FOR GUIDING A PLURALITY OF WORKPIECE SUPPORTS IN FIRST AND SECOND HORIZONTALLY SPACED, VERTICALLY EXTENDING PATHS HAVING RESPECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER TERMINAL PORTIONS; (C) FIRST TRANSFER MEANS ON SAID COLUMN FOR TRANSFERRING SAID SUPPORTS FROM THE LOWER TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID FIRST PATH TO THE LOWER TERMINAL PORTION OF THE SECOND PATH; (D) SECOND TRANSFER MEANS ON SAID COLUMN FOR TRANSFERRING SAID SUPPORTS FROM THE UPPER TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID SECOND PATH TO THE UPPER TRMINAL PORTION OF SAID FIRST PATH; (E) LIFTING MEANS FOR LIFTING A SUPPORT FROM SAID LOWER TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID SECOND PATH TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF SAID SECOND PATH INTERMEDIATE SAID TERMINAL PORTIONS OF THE SAME; (F) RELEASABLE SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING THE LIFTED SUPPORT AT SAID HIGHER LEVEL; AND (G) ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND TRANSFER MEANS, SAID LIFTING MEANS, AND SAID SECURING MEANS FOR OPERATING THE SAME IN TIMED SEQUENCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A CONVEYING ARRANGEMENT FOR CONVEYING WORKPIECES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A STATIONARY COLUMN; (B) GUIDE MEANS ON SAID COLUMN FOR GUIDING A PLURALITY OF WORKPIECE SUPPORTS IN FIRST AND SECOND HORIZONTALLY SPACED, VERTICALLY EXTENDING PATHS HAVING RESPECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER TERMINAL PORTIONS; (C) FIRST TRANSFER MEANS ON SAID COLUMN FOR TRANSFERRING SAID SUPPORTS FROM THE LOWER TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID FIRST PATH TO THE LOWER TERMINAL PORTION OF THE SECOND PATH; (D) SECOND TRANSFER MEANS ON SAID COLUMN FOR TRANSFERRING SAID SUPPORTS FROM THE UPPER TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID SECOND PATH TO THE UPPER TRMINAL PORTION OF SAID FIRST PATH; (E) LIFTING MEANS FOR LIFTING A SUPPORT FROM SAID LOWER TERMINAL PORTION OF SAID SECOND PATH TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF SAID SECOND PATH INTERMEDIATE SAID TERMINAL PORTIONS OF THE SAME; (F) RELEASABLE SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING THE LIFTED SUPPORT AT SAID HIGHER LEVEL; AND (G) ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND TRANSFER MEANS, SAID LIFTING MEANS, AND SAID SECURING MEANS FOR OPERATING THE SAME IN TIMED SEQUENCE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1786148A
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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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |