US3576269A
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Vehicle for handling containers of varying lengths
Assignee: Caterpillar Industrial Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-12
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A container-handling device, which may be mounted on a suitable vehicle, comprising a pair of adjustable arms with locking devices on the lower and inside surfaces thereof for positively holding the containers to the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M Shaffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:04
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F9/00; B66F9/06; B66F9/075; B66F9/12; B66F9/18; B66F9/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 including means mounted on the support means for adjusting the amount of separation between the arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the adjustment means comprise at least one hydraulic cylinder means which, when retracted, is not longer than one-half the length of the support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the adjustment means comprise at least one hydraulic cylinder means which, when retracted, is at least as long as one-half the length of the support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 1 including means mounted on the support means for relatively moving the arms toward one another so that the pin means can positively grip a container when inserted into apertures on the upper side corners thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said support means comprises a generally vertically oriented member to which said horizontally disposed arms are attached.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said pin means comprises a plurality of generally horizontally-oriented pins whereby said pins may be inserted in side holes of a container casting for holding a container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said twist lock means comprises a vertically, downwardly extending twist lock on the underside of each of said arms whereby said twist locks may be inserted in top holes of a container casting for holding a container.
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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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |