US4082195A
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Handling system for heavy loads
Assignee: Ex-Cell-O Corp
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A material handling system incorporating an air operated scissors lift mounted on an air bearing pallet to move heavy or cumbersome loads. On top of the upper platform is a second air bearing pallet channelled so it can move in a guided path for use with a transition plate for transferring, loading and unloading heavy loads onto or from a truck bed or from a shelf or rack especially designed to support and handle heavy loads.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred B. Wnek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
An apparatus for handling heavy or bulky loads which are to be transferred from one location to another wherein said apparatus comprises: (a) a base means having a first plurality of air bearing means affixedly attached therein interacting with a supporting surface; (b) a first platform means affixed to a fluid powered ram operated scissors lift means wherein said lift means is fixedly attached to said base; (c) a second platform means having a second plurality of air bearing means affixed therein coacting with said first platform means wherein said second platform means; (d) a fluid power means connected to a control and distribution means to operate said first and second air bearing means; and (e) adjustable support means pivotally affixed to said base means and cooperating with said first platform means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
An apparatus for handling heavy or bulky loads which are to be transferred from one location to another wherein said apparatus comprises: (a) a base means having a first plurality of air bearing means affixedly attached therein interacting with a supporting surface; (b) a first platform means affixed to a fluid powered ram operated scissors lift means wherein said lift means is fixedly attached to said base; (c) a second platform means having a second plurality of air bearing means affixed therein coacting with said first platform means wherein said second platform means; (d) a fluid power means connected to a control and distribution means to operate said first and second air bearing means; and (e) adjustable support means pivotally affixed to said base means and cooperating with said first platform means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein a drive motor and wheel are pivotally affixed to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein a winch means is fixedly attached to said first platform means wherein said winch interacts with said second platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said winch means interacts with a pulley means remote to said base means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein guide rail means are affixedly attached to said first platform wherein said rail means cooperate with said second platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid power means is compressed air.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid powered means to each said air bearing means is individually controlled.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein guide rail means are affixedly attached to said first platform wherein said rail means cooperate with said second platform.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein additional wheel means are affixed to said base means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein wheel means are affixed to said second platform means.
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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) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |