US3343499A
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Conveyor systems
Assignee: Geo W King Ltd
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Filing: 1965-10-13
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-10-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Burrows Arthur Thomas Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/002; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A CONVEYOR SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FIRST TRACK MEANS; ENDLESS CHAIN MEANS DISPOSED IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATION TO THE FIRST TRACK MEANS; AT LEAST ONE LOAD CARRIER ADAPTED TO BRIDGE THE FIRST TRACK MEANS AND THE ENDLESS CHAIN MEANS AND HAVING FIRST MEANS AT ONE END MOVABLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST TRACK MEANS AND SECOND MEANS AT THE OTHER END FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE CHAIN MEANS WHEREBY THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECOND MEANS WITH THE CHAIN MEANS CAUSES THE LOAD CARRIER TO TRAVEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ENGAGED PORTION OF THE CHAIN MEANS AND WHEREBY THE MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD CARRIER CAN BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT INTERRUPTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CHAIN MEANS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A CONVEYOR SYSTEM COMPRISING: A FIRST TRACK MEANS; ENDLESS CHAIN MEANS DISPOSED IN SPACED PARALLEL RELATION TO THE FIRST TRACK MEANS; AT LEAST ONE LOAD CARRIER ADAPTED TO BRIDGE THE FIRST TRACK MEANS AND THE ENDLESS CHAIN MEANS AND HAVING FIRST MEANS AT ONE END MOVABLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST TRACK MEANS AND SECOND MEANS AT THE OTHER END FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE CHAIN MEANS WHEREBY THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF THE SECOND MEANS WITH THE CHAIN MEANS CAUSES THE LOAD CARRIER TO TRAVEL IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ENGAGED PORTION OF THE CHAIN MEANS AND WHEREBY THE MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD CARRIER CAN BE STOPPED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT INTERRUPTING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CHAIN MEANS;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |