US4543183A
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Eductor truck
Assignee: METRO HOIST & BODY Co Inc A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1984-02-03
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Granted: 1985-09-24
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Expires: 2004-02-03
Abstract
Abstract An eductor truck for removing debris from catch basins which is provided with adequate storage facilities, improved safety features and improved door opening features, and improved tank heating features.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony V. Petretti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:33
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03F; E03F7/00; E03F7/10; E03F7/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An eductor truck comprising a frame, a tiltable settling tank mounted on said frame, said settling tank having an eductor unit thereon, gas-directing means operatively associated with said settling tank for passing a hot gas along the settling tank; said hot gas comprising the exhaust from the said eductor truck, said gas being directed by conduit means along said settling tank, and a connect-disconnect link connecting the exhaust conduit means to said gas-directing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An eductor truck comprising a frame, a tiltable settling tank mounted on said frame, said settling tank having an eductor unit thereon, gas-directing means operatively associated with said settling tank for passing a hot gas along the settling tank; said hot gas comprising the exhaust from the said eductor truck, said gas being directed by conduit means along said settling tank, and a connect-disconnect link connecting the exhaust conduit means to said gas-directing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 1 wherein said conduit means comprises an exhaust extension from the truck exhaust pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 2 wherein said hot gas is directed to a channel adjacent the settling tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 3 wherein said exhaust pipe extension is in communication with said channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 4 wherein means are provided to exhaust said hot gas from said channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 5 wherein said hot gas is directed to a circumventing channel substantially surrounding the settling tank which is in communication with the exhaust extension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 6 wherein a pair of channels are provided beneath said settling tank.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 7 wherein said pair of channels are in communication with said exhaust pipe extension and said circumventing conduit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 8 wherein a divertor mechanism is adapted to divert exhaust from the truck exhaust system to said exhaust pipe extension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 9 wherein said divertor is manually operable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 8 wherein said channels are in communication with each other beneath said truck by a cross-channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 8 wherein a connect-disconnect link connects the exhaust pipe extension to said channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 12 wherein said link is a spring linkage.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
An eductor truck as claimed in claim 12 wherein said connect-disconnect link is connected to said cross-channel.
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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) | 1988-09-23 | 1989-03-25 | 1989-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-23 | 1993-03-25 | 1993-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-23 | 1997-03-25 | 1997-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |