US3352438A
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Transportation system and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-11
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Granted: 1967-11-14
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Expires: 1985-06-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Davidson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:35
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001; B61D45/004; B61D45/005; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/64; B60P1/6418; B60P1/6427; B61D47/00; B61D47/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
THEL METHOD OF LOADING A ROAD VEHICLE HAVING A PAIR OF WHEELS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A VERTICAL AXIS BENEATH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ONTO A RAIL CAR WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF PUSHING THE REAR WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ONTO A HOLDER ON THE SIDE OF THE RAIL CAR SO THAT THE AXIS OF THE WHEELS EXTENDS LENGTHWISE OF THE CAR AND SO THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE IS OVER THE RAIL CAR, AND OF THEN MOVING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARCUATELY AROUND ITS REAR END UNTIL THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS ON THE RAIL CAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
THEL METHOD OF LOADING A ROAD VEHICLE HAVING A PAIR OF WHEELS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A VERTICAL AXIS BENEATH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ONTO A RAIL CAR WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF PUSHING THE REAR WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ONTO A HOLDER ON THE SIDE OF THE RAIL CAR SO THAT THE AXIS OF THE WHEELS EXTENDS LENGTHWISE OF THE CAR AND SO THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE IS OVER THE RAIL CAR, AND OF THEN MOVING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARCUATELY AROUND ITS REAR END UNTIL THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS ON THE RAIL CAR.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN COMBINATION, A RAIL CAR AND A ROAD VEHICLE, MEANS ON THE RAIL CAR HOLDING THE WHEELS OF A ROAD VEHICLE SO THAT THE AXIS OF THE WHEELS EXTENDS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE CAR, MEANS ON THE ROAD VEHICLE FOR PIVOTALLY ANCHORING ITS REAR END OVER THE RAIL CAR, A WHEEL CARRIAGE CARRYING AN AXLE TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, MEANS FOR HOLDING THE AXLE OF THE WHEEL CARRIAGE NORMAL TO THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE, AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID HOLDING MEANS SO THAT THE BODY MAY BE ROTATED ONTO THE RAIL CAR.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN COMBINATION, A RAIL CAR AND A ROAD VEHICLE, MEANS ON THE RAIL CAR HOLDING THE WHEELS OF A ROAD VEHICLE SO THAT THE AXIS OF THE WHEELS EXTENDS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE CAR, MEANS ON THE ROAD VEHICLE FOR PIVOTALLY ANCHORING ITS REAR END OVER THE RAIL CAR, A WHEEL CARRIAGE CARRYING AN AXLE TRANSVERSE TO THE LENGTH MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, MEANS FOR HOLDING THE AXLE OF THE WHEEL CARRIAGE NORMAL TO THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE, AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID HOLDING MEANS SO THAT THE BODY MAY BE ROTATED ONTO THE RAIL CAR.
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) | 1970-11-13 | 1971-05-15 | 1971-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-13 | 1975-05-15 | 1975-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-13 | 1979-05-15 | 1979-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |