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US4679657A
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Mobile tank vehicle access system
Assignee: Sam Carbis Asset Management LLC
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Filing: 1986-01-23
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2006-01-23
Abstract
Abstract An elevated platform is provided including one longitudinal marginal portion alongside which an elongated tank body of a vehicle may be disposed. The marginal portion of the platform pivotally mounts a pair of extension panels therefrom in slightly spaced relation therealong for movement between raised inoperative positions and downwardly and outwardly inclined operative positions and a step ramp has one end pivotally mounted from the platform between the panels for swinging movement between a raised inoperative position and a downwardly and outwardly inclined inoperative position. The outer margins of the panels and the outer end of the step ramp are generally coterminous when in the operative positions for engagement with and support from the near side of the top of a tank body and an upstanding railing assembly is swingably mounted from the platform and positionable for engaging and the support from the far side of the top of a tank body with which the panels and the ramp are engaged. Each of the panels, the ramp and the railing structure are independently swingable between the operative and inoperative positions thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald W. Bennett
- 👤 Ellie H. MacDonald
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G69/00; B65G69/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
376 words
A mobile tank vehicle access system including an elevated platform defining one elongated marginal portion, a generally planar extension panel including a base marginal edge pivotally mounted from said marginal portion for angular displacement relative thereto about an axis extending along said marginal portion and base marginal edge between a raised upstanding inoperative poistion and a lowered position extending at least generally horizontally outwardly of said marginal portion, said extension panel including a free marginal edge opposite said base marginal edge for engaging, resing against and extending along the near side of the top of an elongated tank body disposed outward of an generally parallelling said one marginal portion and including central tank interior access means spaced along the tank body disposed at least slightly outward of said free marginal edge, an elongated upstanding railing structure swingably mounted from said platform for movement between a raised upwardly and inwardly retracted position and lowered outwardly extended position relative to said one marginal portion, said railing structure generally parallelling said free marginal edge when said railing structure and a panel are in the lowered poistions thereof and being spaced a distance outward from said free marginal edge sufficient to receive said tank interior access means between said free marginal edge and said railing structure, first means connected between said platform and railing structure for raising and lowering said railing structure independent of raising and lowering said extension panel, a second extension panel corresponding to the first mentioned extension panel and spaced along said one elongated marginal portion from the first mentioned panel, elongated access ramp means including a base end, means pivotally mounting said base end from said one elongated marginal portion between the first mentioned extension panel and said second extension panel for swinging about an axis extending along said one elongated marginal portion and angular displacement of said access ramp means between a raised inoperative position and an outward and downwardly inclined operative position with the free and thereof engaged with and supported from said near side of the top of said tank body, said one elongated marginal portion including a lower upstanding fence projecting upwardly therefrom immediately inwardly of each of said extension panels, each fence terminating upwardly in a horizontally outwardly projecting safety panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
376 words
A mobile tank vehicle access system including an elevated platform defining one elongated marginal portion, a generally planar extension panel including a base marginal edge pivotally mounted from said marginal portion for angular displacement relative thereto about an axis extending along said marginal portion and base marginal edge between a raised upstanding inoperative poistion and a lowered position extending at least generally horizontally outwardly of said marginal portion, said extension panel including a free marginal edge opposite said base marginal edge for engaging, resing against and extending along the near side of the top of an elongated tank body disposed outward of an generally parallelling said one marginal portion and including central tank interior access means spaced along the tank body disposed at least slightly outward of said free marginal edge, an elongated upstanding railing structure swingably mounted from said platform for movement between a raised upwardly and inwardly retracted position and lowered outwardly extended position relative to said one marginal portion, said railing structure generally parallelling said free marginal edge when said railing structure and a panel are in the lowered poistions thereof and being spaced a distance outward from said free marginal edge sufficient to receive said tank interior access means between said free marginal edge and said railing structure, first means connected between said platform and railing structure for raising and lowering said railing structure independent of raising and lowering said extension panel, a second extension panel corresponding to the first mentioned extension panel and spaced along said one elongated marginal portion from the first mentioned panel, elongated access ramp means including a base end, means pivotally mounting said base end from said one elongated marginal portion between the first mentioned extension panel and said second extension panel for swinging about an axis extending along said one elongated marginal portion and angular displacement of said access ramp means between a raised inoperative position and an outward and downwardly inclined operative position with the free and thereof engaged with and supported from said near side of the top of said tank body, said one elongated marginal portion including a lower upstanding fence projecting upwardly therefrom immediately inwardly of each of said extension panels, each fence terminating upwardly in a horizontally outwardly projecting safety panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said railing structure is swingably mounted from said platform through the utilization of parallel linkage means operative to maintain said railing structure at least generally vertically disposed throughout swinging movement thereof between said raised and lowered positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said extension panel is partially counterbalanced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said railing structure includes foot members spaced therealong and dependently supported therefrom for angular displacement about horizontal axis extending longitudinally of said railing structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said elongated access ramp means includes opposite sides longitudinally extending elevated railing means supported therefrom and extending longitudinally therealong.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 1 including means operatively connected between said access ramp means and the said platform yieldingly biasing said access ramp means toward the raised inoperative position thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said access ramp means includes self leveling stair treads spaced longitudinally therealong.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said extension panels are independently partially counterbalanced.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said railing structure is swingably mounted from said platform through the utilization of parallel linkage means operative to maintain said railing structure at least generally vertically disposed throughout swinging movement thereof between said raised and lowered positions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said railing structure includes foot members spaced therealong and dependently supported therefrom for angular displacement about horizontal axis extending longitudinally of said railing structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
275 words
A mobile tank vehicle access system including an elevated platform defining one elongated marginal portion, a generally planar extension panel including a base marginal edge pivotally mounted from said marginal portion for angular displacement relative thereto about an axis extending along said marginal portion and base marginal edge between a raised upstanding inoperative position and a lowered position extending at least generally horizontally outwardly of said marginal portion, said extension panel including a free marginal edge opposite said base marginal edge for engaging, resting against and extending along the near side of the top of an elongated tank body disposed outward of an generally parallelling said one marginal portion and including central tank interior access means spaced along the tank body disposed at least slightly outward of said free marginal edge, an elongated upstanding railing structure swingably mounted from said platform for movement between a raised upwardly and inwardly retracted position and lowered outwardly extended position relative to said one marginal portion, said railing structure generally parallelling said free marginal edge when said railing structure and a panel are in the lowered positions thereof and being spaced a distance outward from said free marginal edge sufficient to receive said tank interior access means between said free marginal edge and said railing structure, first means connected between said platform and railing structure for raising and lowering said railing structure independent of raising and lowering said extension panel, said one elongated marginal portion including a lower upstanding fence projecting upwardly therefrom immediately inwardly of said extension panel and terminating upwardly in a horizontally outwardly projecting safety panel spaced above the base marginal edge of said extension panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
275 words
A mobile tank vehicle access system including an elevated platform defining one elongated marginal portion, a generally planar extension panel including a base marginal edge pivotally mounted from said marginal portion for angular displacement relative thereto about an axis extending along said marginal portion and base marginal edge between a raised upstanding inoperative position and a lowered position extending at least generally horizontally outwardly of said marginal portion, said extension panel including a free marginal edge opposite said base marginal edge for engaging, resting against and extending along the near side of the top of an elongated tank body disposed outward of an generally parallelling said one marginal portion and including central tank interior access means spaced along the tank body disposed at least slightly outward of said free marginal edge, an elongated upstanding railing structure swingably mounted from said platform for movement between a raised upwardly and inwardly retracted position and lowered outwardly extended position relative to said one marginal portion, said railing structure generally parallelling said free marginal edge when said railing structure and a panel are in the lowered positions thereof and being spaced a distance outward from said free marginal edge sufficient to receive said tank interior access means between said free marginal edge and said railing structure, first means connected between said platform and railing structure for raising and lowering said railing structure independent of raising and lowering said extension panel, said one elongated marginal portion including a lower upstanding fence projecting upwardly therefrom immediately inwardly of said extension panel and terminating upwardly in a horizontally outwardly projecting safety panel spaced above the base marginal edge of said extension panel.
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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) | 1990-07-13 | 1991-01-12 | 1991-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-13 | 1995-01-12 | 1995-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-07-13 | 1999-01-12 | 1999-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |