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Fruit measuring and transporting tank
Assignee: Bangor Punta Operations Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-19
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1989-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A fruit measuring and transporting tank having four sidewalls and a bottom forming a rectangular container and horizontally disposed bars mounted on the sidewalls for holding the sidewalls in an inwardly deflected position to resist the pressure of the container contents against the sidewalls, and a pallet for supporting the container. The pallet consists of a horizontal frame and a pair of pockets disposed between the frame and the bottom of the container on each side for receiving the forks of a forklift truck. An adjustment mechanism mounted in the center of the pallet deflects the bottom upwardly or downwardly to obtain the desired location for the fruit-measuring instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Jene F Ford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/02; B65D19/06; B65D19/08; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00024; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00059; B65D2519/00084; B65D2519/00094; B65D2519/00119; B65D2519/00129; B65D2519/00154; B65D2519/00164; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00273; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00333; B65D2519/00368; B65D2519/00378; B65D2519/00398; B65D2519/00432; B65D2519/00452; B65D2519/00492; B65D2519/00497; B65D2519/00547; B65D2519/00552; B65D2519/00572; B65D2519/00577; B65D2519/00616; B65D2519/00621; B65D2519/00636; B65D2519/00666; B65D2519/00736; B65D2519/00776; B65D2519/00935; B65D2519/00955; B65D2519/00965; B65D2519/00975
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank comprising four sidewalls and a bottom of sheet metal forming a rectangular container, and a pallet structure secured to the bottom of and supporting said container, said pallet structure having four horizontal frame members under said tank and having two spaced pocket members disposed along at least two sides and connected to said horizontal members for receiving the forks of a lift truck, said pockets projecting outwardly beyond said frame members and container for supporting the tank on another tank in a stacked relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank comprising four sidewalls and a bottom of sheet metal forming a rectangular container, and a pallet structure secured to the bottom of and supporting said container, said pallet structure having four horizontal frame members under said tank and having two spaced pocket members disposed along at least two sides and connected to said horizontal members for receiving the forks of a lift truck, said pockets projecting outwardly beyond said frame members and container for supporting the tank on another tank in a stacked relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 1 in which reinforcing bars are secured to the sidewalls and consist of angle iron welded at each end in a position horizontal to the respective sidewall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 2 in which two of such bars are mounted on and spaced from one another on the respective sidewalls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 1, in which said pallet structure includes a rectangular frame having four horizontal members connected to one another at their ends to form a generally square configuration paralleling said sidewalls, and two spaced pocket members disposed along each side between said frame and the underside of said container and connected thereto for receiving the forks of a lift truck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 1, in which inner pockets mounted on said frame provide openings for the ends of forks of the lift truck, said inner pockets being generally the same configuration and size as the corresponding outer pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 1, in which horizontal triangular-shaped bumpers are provided above said pockets for spacing the tanks and assisting in guiding the ends of a forklift truck into the respective pockets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 1, in which a mechanism is provided beneath said bottom for deflecting the bottom upwardly and downwardly to vary the vertical position of the center portion thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 7, in which said mechanism includes a support member connected to said pallet and a screw connected to said support member and having a nut threadedly received in a bracket for deflecting said bottom upwardly and downwardly to vary the effective volume of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 7 in which said frame includes a plurality of crossmembers spaced from the bottom of said container, a support mechanism for adjusting the volume of said container, including a support member mounted on one of said crossmembers, a plurality of screws supported by said crossmember, and brackets each having a threaded opening for receiving one of said screws for deflecting said bottom upwardly or downwardly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank comprising four sides and a bottom forming a rectangular container, and a pallet structure secured to the bottom and supporting said container, said pallet structure including a rectangular frame having four horizontal members connected to one aNother at their ends to form a configuration generally paralleling said sidewalls, and two spaced pocket members disposed along at least two opposite sidewalls between said frame and the underside of said container and connected thereto for receiving the forks of a lift truck, said pockets extending outwardly beyond the frame and container for supporting the tank on another tank in a stacked relation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
106 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank comprising four sides and a bottom forming a rectangular container, and a pallet structure secured to the bottom and supporting said container, said pallet structure including a rectangular frame having four horizontal members connected to one aNother at their ends to form a configuration generally paralleling said sidewalls, and two spaced pocket members disposed along at least two opposite sidewalls between said frame and the underside of said container and connected thereto for receiving the forks of a lift truck, said pockets extending outwardly beyond the frame and container for supporting the tank on another tank in a stacked relation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
A fruit measuring and transporting tank as defined in claim 10, in which inner pockets mounted on said frame provide openings for the ends of forks of the lift truck, said inner pockets being generally the same configuration and size as the corresponding outer pockets.
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |