US3587643A
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Apparatus for transfer of liquids
Assignee: Wells Fargo Business Credit Inc
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Filing: 1968-12-27
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1988-12-27
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING LIQUID BETWEEN A STORAGE TANK AND A BULK LIQUID CARRIER HAS AT LEAST TWO CONDUIT ASSEMBLIES, EACH DEFINING A SEPARATE CONDUIT PATH, MOUNTED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE SPACED RELATIONSHIP AND NORMALLY EXTENDING IN A VERTICAL PLANE. EACH CONDUIT ASSEMBLY IS FORMED FROM A SERIES OF CONNECTED FLEXIBLE AND RIGID TUBULAR SECTIONS WHICH DEFINE A BOOM SECTION THAT CAN BE SWIVELED ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS AND CAN BE PIVOTED ABOUT A HORIZOTAL AXIS. THE ASSEMBLIES ARE BALANCED TO MAINTAIN A FLEXIBLE HOSE HAVING AN END FITTING FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE BULK CARRIER SUSPENDED NORMALLY VERTICALLY BUT CAN BE SWIVELED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO CROSS OVER ONE ANOTHER.
Inventors
- 👤 William T Bahr
- 👤 Joseph D Bakstis
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 18:41
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/8807
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |