US3357573A
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Cranes
Assignee: CENTURY FABRICATIONS 100 Ltd
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Filing: 1965-11-08
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stukins Derek Allpress
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:59
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F9/00; E02F9/08; E02F9/085; B; B66; B66C; B66C23/00; B66C23/18; B66C23/36; B66C2700/00; B66C2700/03; B66C2700/0321; B66C2700/0357
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
APPARATUS COMPRISING A TOWER CRANE FORM LOADCARRYING STRUCTURE, A VEHICLE WHICH CAN BE USED TO TRANSPORT THE LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE, MEANS COUPLING THE LOADCARRYING STRUCTURE TO THE VEHICLE, MEANS ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE GROUND AND THE VEHICLE TO BE RAISED FROM THE GROUND AND SUPPORTED, A POSITIONED SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY TO ONE SIDE OF AN UPRIGHT AXIS OF ROTATION FOR THE LOADCARRYING STRUCTURE, BY THE LOAD CARRYING STRUCTURE SO AS TO ACT AS A COUNTER-WEIGHT FOR THE LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE AS THUS SUPPORTED, MEANS ON THE VEHICLE FOR TURNING THE SUPPORTED LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE, WITH THE VEHICLE RAISED OFF THE GROUND AND ACTING AS A COUNTER-WEIGHT, ABOUT SAID UPRIGHT AXIS, AND ADJUSTABLE LEVELLING MEANS TO ENSURE THAT SAID UPRIGHT AXIS IS VERTICAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
APPARATUS COMPRISING A TOWER CRANE FORM LOADCARRYING STRUCTURE, A VEHICLE WHICH CAN BE USED TO TRANSPORT THE LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE, MEANS COUPLING THE LOADCARRYING STRUCTURE TO THE VEHICLE, MEANS ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE GROUND AND THE VEHICLE TO BE RAISED FROM THE GROUND AND SUPPORTED, A POSITIONED SUBSTANTIALLY WHOLLY TO ONE SIDE OF AN UPRIGHT AXIS OF ROTATION FOR THE LOADCARRYING STRUCTURE, BY THE LOAD CARRYING STRUCTURE SO AS TO ACT AS A COUNTER-WEIGHT FOR THE LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE AS THUS SUPPORTED, MEANS ON THE VEHICLE FOR TURNING THE SUPPORTED LOAD-CARRYING STRUCTURE, WITH THE VEHICLE RAISED OFF THE GROUND AND ACTING AS A COUNTER-WEIGHT, ABOUT SAID UPRIGHT AXIS, AND ADJUSTABLE LEVELLING MEANS TO ENSURE THAT SAID UPRIGHT AXIS IS VERTICAL.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |