US3348496A
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Accumulating carrier for power and free conveyor system
Assignee: Mechanical Handling Systems Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-11
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Klamp Paul
- 👤 Leonard J Bishop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:10
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B10/00; B61B10/02; B61B10/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A ACCUMULATING CARRIER OF THE TYPE HAVING A SUPPORT MEMBER PROVIDED WITH HORIZONTALLY JOURNALED WHEEL MEANS MOUNTING THE SAME FOR TRAVEL, A DOG ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER ENGAGEABLE BY PROPULSION MEANS FOR SAID TRAVEL OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID DOG BEING MOVABLE TO POSITION THE SAME FOR RELEASABLE PROPELLING ENGAGEMENT BY SAID PROPULSION MEANS, AND A LOAD MEMBER SUSTAINED BY SAID SUPPORT MEMBER TO TRAVEL THEREWITH AND TO SWIVEL RELATIVE THERETO ABOUT AN UPRIGHT AXIS; THE IMPROVEMENT TO CONTROL THE POSITIONING MOVEMENT OF SAID DOG, COMPRISING A MOVABLE CONTROL ELEMENT TO GOVERN THE DOG MOVEMENT, AN OPERATING ELEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID LOAD MEMBER TO MOVE RELATIVE TO THE LATTER UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE OPERATING ELEMENT WITH ANOTHER OBJECT, AND MEANS PROVIDING A POSITIVE, BI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID OPERATING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS TO MOVE THE CONTROL ELEMENT UPON SAID MOVEMENT OF THE OPERATING ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A ACCUMULATING CARRIER OF THE TYPE HAVING A SUPPORT MEMBER PROVIDED WITH HORIZONTALLY JOURNALED WHEEL MEANS MOUNTING THE SAME FOR TRAVEL, A DOG ON SAID SUPPORT MEMBER ENGAGEABLE BY PROPULSION MEANS FOR SAID TRAVEL OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID DOG BEING MOVABLE TO POSITION THE SAME FOR RELEASABLE PROPELLING ENGAGEMENT BY SAID PROPULSION MEANS, AND A LOAD MEMBER SUSTAINED BY SAID SUPPORT MEMBER TO TRAVEL THEREWITH AND TO SWIVEL RELATIVE THERETO ABOUT AN UPRIGHT AXIS; THE IMPROVEMENT TO CONTROL THE POSITIONING MOVEMENT OF SAID DOG, COMPRISING A MOVABLE CONTROL ELEMENT TO GOVERN THE DOG MOVEMENT, AN OPERATING ELEMENT MOUNTED ON SAID LOAD MEMBER TO MOVE RELATIVE TO THE LATTER UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE OPERATING ELEMENT WITH ANOTHER OBJECT, AND MEANS PROVIDING A POSITIVE, BI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID OPERATING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS TO MOVE THE CONTROL ELEMENT UPON SAID MOVEMENT OF THE OPERATING ELEMENT.
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) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |