US3346052A
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Folding boom aerial water delivery apparatus for mobile fire fighting equipment
Assignee: American LaFrance LLC
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Filing: 1965-06-09
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur D Moore
- 👤 Kenneth H Davidson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:14
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C31/00; A62C31/02; A62C31/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
IN FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS: A SUPPORT; AN ARTICULATED, SELF-SUPPORTING BOOM HAVING A PAIR OF ENDS; MEANS MOUNTING ONE OF SAID ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT OF THE BOOM WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT, SAID BOOM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED, HOLLOW BOOM SECTIONS EACH DEFINING A FLUID PASSAGE THERETHROUGH EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, AND MEANS PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING SAID SECTIONS END-TO-END FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN FOLDED AND UNFOLDED POSITIONS AND INTERCOMMUNICATING SAID PASSAGE TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS PATH FOR FLOW OF A FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH THE BOOM; AND A DELIVERY NOZZLE ON ONE OF SAID SECTIONS COMMUNICATING WITH THE PASSAGE THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS: A SUPPORT; AN ARTICULATED, SELF-SUPPORTING BOOM HAVING A PAIR OF ENDS; MEANS MOUNTING ONE OF SAID ENDS OF SAID SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT OF THE BOOM WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT, SAID BOOM INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED, HOLLOW BOOM SECTIONS EACH DEFINING A FLUID PASSAGE THERETHROUGH EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, AND MEANS PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING SAID SECTIONS END-TO-END FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN FOLDED AND UNFOLDED POSITIONS AND INTERCOMMUNICATING SAID PASSAGE TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS PATH FOR FLOW OF A FLUID UNDER PRESSURE THROUGH THE BOOM; AND A DELIVERY NOZZLE ON ONE OF SAID SECTIONS COMMUNICATING WITH THE PASSAGE THEREIN.
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |