US3666115A
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Plate storage system
Assignee: RAYSON ENGINEERING PTY Ltd
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Filing: 1970-09-25
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A storage device for plate materials, particularly steel plates, has upstanding tongues between which the plates are supported edgewise on a supporting base, which base is located at an angle to the horizontal.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/0042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
Plate storage device comprising support means providing a series of upstanding tongues and intermediate storage sections in which plates may be located and supported on edge, the supporting base of the storage sections being at an angle to the horizontal, and walkways installed along the tops of the tongues between the storage sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
Plate storage device comprising support means providing a series of upstanding tongues and intermediate storage sections in which plates may be located and supported on edge, the supporting base of the storage sections being at an angle to the horizontal, and walkways installed along the tops of the tongues between the storage sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the support means comprise at least one elongated plate member, one longitudinal edge of which is adapted to contact the ground, and the other longitudinal edge of which is cut away to provide the upstanding tongues and intermediate storage sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Plate storage device according to claim 2 wherein at least two support means are rigidly connected together in substantially parallel spaced relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the stacking edge of the upstanding tongues is located at an angle to the vertical extending away from the storage section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the non-stacking edges are angled to the vertical in the opposite direction from the angle of the stacking edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the height of the upstanding tongues is at least 15 percent of the overall height of the plates to be stacked.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
Plate storage device according to claim 6 wherein the height of the upstanding tongues is at least 25 percent of the overall height of the plates to be stacked.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the base angle is between 15* and 30* to the horizontal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the base angles of adjacent storage sections are inclined in opposite directions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 wherein the upper parts of the stacking edges of the tongues are provided with a relief angle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
Plate storage device according to claim 1 which is palletized to permit the positioning of one device on top of another.
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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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |