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US3373829A
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Weighing mechanism for railroad car dumpers
Assignee: LINK BELL CO
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Filing: 1966-07-20
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1986-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Suman
- 👤 Kenneth E Thomsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:50
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/02; G01G19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A RAILROAD CAR DUMPER COMPRISING A LOAD RECEIVING TABLE HAVING RAILS TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE A RAILROAD CAR INTRODUCED INTO AND REMOVED FROM SAID DUMPER, A SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTIBLE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR CARRYING SAID TABLE MOUNTED TO ROTATE WITH THE CAR AND TABLE IN EMPTYING THE CONTENTS OF THE CAR,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A RAILROAD CAR DUMPER COMPRISING A LOAD RECEIVING TABLE HAVING RAILS TO SUPPORT AND GUIDE A RAILROAD CAR INTRODUCED INTO AND REMOVED FROM SAID DUMPER, A SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTIBLE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR CARRYING SAID TABLE MOUNTED TO ROTATE WITH THE CAR AND TABLE IN EMPTYING THE CONTENTS OF THE 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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |