US3399795A
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Loading apparatus for demountable vehicle bodies
Assignee: LOCKWOOD Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1966-08-15
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Granted: 1968-09-03
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Expires: 1986-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard V Clucker
- 👤 Jr Walter Gust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/64; B60P1/6418; B60P1/6454
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A LOADING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE BODIES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, TRACK FORMING FRAME MEANS; BODY MEANS INCLUDING SUPPORTING RUNNER MEANS GUIDED BY SAID FRAME MEANS AND A BODY LATCH ELEMENT ON THE BODY MEANS; POWER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID BODY MEANS LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID FRAME MEANS; MOVABLE LATCH MEANS ON SAID TRACK FORMING FRAME MEANS AND INCLUDING A LATCH SHOULDER MOVEABLE BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION IN LATCHED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BODY LATCH ELEMENT AND AN OPEN POSITION, AND A CAM SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID BODY LATCH ELEMENT; HOLD OPEN MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID MOVABLE LATCH MEANS IN SAID OPEN POSITION, SAID HOLD OPEN MEANS INCLUDING A RESETTING TRIGGER DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY LATCH ELEMENT FOR MOVING THE LATCH MEANS TO A CLOSED POSITION UPON DISCHARGE OF THE BODY MEANS; AND AN ACTUATOR FOR MOVING SAID LATCH MEANS FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION TO SAID OPEN POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A LOADING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE BODIES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, TRACK FORMING FRAME MEANS; BODY MEANS INCLUDING SUPPORTING RUNNER MEANS GUIDED BY SAID FRAME MEANS AND A BODY LATCH ELEMENT ON THE BODY MEANS; POWER MEANS FOR MOVING SAID BODY MEANS LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID FRAME MEANS; MOVABLE LATCH MEANS ON SAID TRACK FORMING FRAME MEANS AND INCLUDING A LATCH SHOULDER MOVEABLE BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION IN LATCHED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BODY LATCH ELEMENT AND AN OPEN POSITION, AND A CAM SURFACE FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID BODY LATCH ELEMENT; HOLD OPEN MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID MOVABLE LATCH MEANS IN SAID OPEN POSITION, SAID HOLD OPEN MEANS INCLUDING A RESETTING TRIGGER DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BODY LATCH ELEMENT FOR MOVING THE LATCH MEANS TO A CLOSED POSITION UPON DISCHARGE OF THE BODY MEANS; AND AN ACTUATOR FOR MOVING SAID LATCH MEANS FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION TO SAID OPEN POSITION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-09-03 | 1972-03-04 | 1972-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-03 | 1976-03-04 | 1976-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-03 | 1980-03-04 | 1980-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |