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Self-unloading skid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-02
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1990-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A self-unloading skid for shipment of fragile or sturdy units with casters or legs, the units may be electronic or mechanical or electromechanical, such as computer systems, consoles for space programs etc. The self-unloading skid includes four shock mitigating corner feet, each foot has an inclined surface that the unit rests on. The corner feet are joined by connecting rods and secured circumferentially with a strap. Upon receiving a unit packed on the self unloading skid, the strap is loosened, the corner feet slide horizontally due to the weight of the unit on the inclined surface, thus lowering the unit to its casters or legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene Depiano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/002; B65D19/0024; B65D19/0028; B65D19/0002; B65D19/0053; B65D19/0077; B65D19/0089; B65D19/0093; B65D19/0097; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/022; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00293; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00323; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00557; B65D2519/00567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A self unloading skid for handling a unit load, said skid comprising four shock mitigating corner feet, the corner feet being connected by connecting rods, said corner feet and connecting rods being held together, circumferentially; by a strap; inclined plane slip means on said corner feet for supporting said unit load above ground level when said feet and rods are banded together by said strap and being capable of lowering said unit load to ground level when said strap is loosened; and ledge means on said corner feet to accommodate an overbox when a containerized skid is desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A self unloading skid for handling a unit load, said skid comprising four shock mitigating corner feet, the corner feet being connected by connecting rods, said corner feet and connecting rods being held together, circumferentially; by a strap; inclined plane slip means on said corner feet for supporting said unit load above ground level when said feet and rods are banded together by said strap and being capable of lowering said unit load to ground level when said strap is loosened; and ledge means on said corner feet to accommodate an overbox when a containerized skid is desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The self unloading skid defined in claim 1, wherein a platen is provided between the unit load and the corner feet to close the bottom of the skid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |