US4504088A
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Lifting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-11-17
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2002-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A lifting device which can be used singly or in multiples to lift magnetically attractable material comprises a magnet having the operating surface covered by a non-magnetic contact member to form a fluid tight chamber therebetween, the operating surface being contiguous with the contact member when lifting an article and air under pressure being introduced into the chamber to move the magnet and contact member relatively apart to release the article therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/90; B65G47/92; B65G7/00; B65G7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A lifting device for lifting magnetically attractable material comprising a magnet having an operating surface, a non-magnetic contact member covering the operating surface of the magnet to form a substantially fluid tight chamber between the operating surface and the contact member, fluid passage means communicating with the fluid chamber and adapted to be connected to a source of fluid under pressure to move the contact member relative to the operating surface from a first position contiguous with the operating surface to a second position away from the operating surface, and a fluid release means through which fluid is released when the contact member is in the second position to limit said relative movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A lifting device for lifting magnetically attractable material comprising a magnet having an operating surface, a non-magnetic contact member covering the operating surface of the magnet to form a substantially fluid tight chamber between the operating surface and the contact member, fluid passage means communicating with the fluid chamber and adapted to be connected to a source of fluid under pressure to move the contact member relative to the operating surface from a first position contiguous with the operating surface to a second position away from the operating surface, and a fluid release means through which fluid is released when the contact member is in the second position to limit said relative movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A lifting device according to claim 1 in which the non-magnetic contact member is formed of a resilient material, the contact member being expandable under fluid pressure to increase the volume of the chamber and move the contact member to said second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A lifting device according to claim 2 in which the fluid release passage comprises a passage in the contact member, the size of the passage increasing as the contact member expands to the second position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A lifting device according to claim 1 comprising a non-magnetic housing, having an axial bore one end of which is closed by the non-magnetic contact member and the magnet being slidable within the bore to move the contact member relative to the operating surface of the magnet between the first and second positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A lifting device according to claim 4 in which the fluid release means comprises a passage through the housing and communicating with the substantially fluid tight chamber when the magnet is in the second position.
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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) | 1988-03-11 | 1988-09-10 | 1989-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-11 | 1992-09-10 | 1993-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-11 | 1996-09-10 | 1997-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |