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US3910404A
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Conveying means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-28
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-02-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to conveying means comprising a preferable endless single cable means and a number of elements attached to form a row thereon, which elements are provided to transport the objects intended to be transported, to guide the conveying means and to cooperate with driving means for the same. The cable means is provided to be deflected and torsioned in all directions forming a connection between the elements which allows them to be deflected in all directions in relation to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulf Henrekson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:54
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/38; B65G17/385; B65G17/42; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A conveyor comprising a single flexible resilient cable provided with a plurality of spaced u-shaped resilient members securely affixed thereto and adapted to receive means on the open end of each said member for providing a conveying surface, said u-shaped member being in the form of a trough having on each side thereof an inwardly extending central portion adapted to grip said cable in frictional engagement, said members being further provided with opposed pins extending outwardly from each side thereof and transversely with respect to said cable, driving means comprising a pair of power operated wheels having slots to engage respectively the opposed pins on said u-shaped members, and means for guiding said members in a continuous manner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A conveyor comprising a single flexible resilient cable provided with a plurality of spaced u-shaped resilient members securely affixed thereto and adapted to receive means on the open end of each said member for providing a conveying surface, said u-shaped member being in the form of a trough having on each side thereof an inwardly extending central portion adapted to grip said cable in frictional engagement, said members being further provided with opposed pins extending outwardly from each side thereof and transversely with respect to said cable, driving means comprising a pair of power operated wheels having slots to engage respectively the opposed pins on said u-shaped members, and means for guiding said members in a continuous manner.
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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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |