US3854425A
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End doors for auto rack cars
Assignee: Stanray Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An end wall for a multi-deck railway car comprising a pair of pivotally connected wall sections, one of which is pivotally connected to a deck inwardly of the plane of the wall so that the swinging movement of the end wall to a stored position along the side wall of the car may be accomplished between the restricted space between the hauled automobiles and a coupled railway car.
Inventors
- 👤 J Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D3/00; B61D3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An end wall for an automobile carrying multi-deck railway car said end wall comprising an inboard section and an outboard section means pivotally connecting said inboard and outboard sections for swinging movement relative to each other about a vertical axis and means connecting said inboard section to said decks for swinging movement about an axis spaced inwardly of the end of the car between a position across the end of the car and a position along the inside wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
An end wall for an automobile carrying multi-deck railway car said end wall comprising an inboard section and an outboard section means pivotally connecting said inboard and outboard sections for swinging movement relative to each other about a vertical axis and means connecting said inboard section to said decks for swinging movement about an axis spaced inwardly of the end of the car between a position across the end of the car and a position along the inside wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said outboard section is of lesser width than said inboard section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said inboard and outboard sections are each made from a corrugated sheet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein means on said innermost side of said inboard section prevent said innermost section from swinging into the end of said car.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein latch means engageable with said outer inboard section prevent swinging movement of said outer section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said latch means includes a breakable seal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
93 words
An end wall for a multi-deck railway car, said end wall comprising an outboard wall section and an inboard wall section in side by side relationship, means pivotally connecting said inboard and outboard wall sections for pivotal movement relative to each other and means pivotally connecting said inboard section to said car for swinging movement so that said inboard section and said outboard section are both movable between a position across the end of the car and a stored position along the inner side of one of the side walls of the car.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
An end wall for a multi-deck railway car, said end wall comprising an outboard wall section and an inboard wall section in side by side relationship, means pivotally connecting said inboard and outboard wall sections for pivotal movement relative to each other and means pivotally connecting said inboard section to said car for swinging movement so that said inboard section and said outboard section are both movable between a position across the end of the car and a stored position along the inner side of one of the side walls of the car.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |