US3347033A
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Automatic object handling apparatus
Assignee: Deering Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1965-01-21
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grady H Sanders
- 👤 John K Mccollough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:19
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H9/00; D01H9/02; D01H9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
AN OVERHEAD TRAVELING RAIL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MOVABLE OVERHEAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM, SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO CARRIAGES, ONE OF SAID CARRIAGES BEING MOVABLE IN A DIRECTION NORMAL TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE OTHER OF SAID CARRIAGES, DRIVE MEANS TO DRIVE SAID CARRIAGES, AN OBJECT BELOW SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM TO BE TREATED BY SAID SYSTEM, A FIRST MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OBJECT TO ACTUATE SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM AND A SECOND MEANS ON SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM ACTUATED BY SAID FIRST MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY JOG SAID CARRIAGES INTO A PREDETERMINED LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID OBJECT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
AN OVERHEAD TRAVELING RAIL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MOVABLE OVERHEAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM, SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO CARRIAGES, ONE OF SAID CARRIAGES BEING MOVABLE IN A DIRECTION NORMAL TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE OTHER OF SAID CARRIAGES, DRIVE MEANS TO DRIVE SAID CARRIAGES, AN OBJECT BELOW SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM TO BE TREATED BY SAID SYSTEM, A FIRST MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OBJECT TO ACTUATE SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM AND A SECOND MEANS ON SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM ACTUATED BY SAID FIRST MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY JOG SAID CARRIAGES INTO A PREDETERMINED LOCATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID OBJECT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
AN OVERHEAD TRAVELING RAIL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MOVABLE OVERHEAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM, DRIVE MEANS TO DRIVE SAID OVERHEAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM, AN OBJECT BELOW SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM TO BE TREATED BY SAID SYSTEM, A FIRST MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OBJECT TO ACTUATE SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM AND A SECOND MEANS ON SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM ACTUATED BY SAID FIRST MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY POSITION SAID CARRIAGE
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
AN OVERHEAD TRAVELING RAIL SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MOVABLE OVERHEAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM, DRIVE MEANS TO DRIVE SAID OVERHEAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM, AN OBJECT BELOW SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM TO BE TREATED BY SAID SYSTEM, A FIRST MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OBJECT TO ACTUATE SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM AND A SECOND MEANS ON SAID CARRIAGE SYSTEM ACTUATED BY SAID FIRST MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY POSITION SAID CARRIAGE
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |