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Drum transporting arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-10-26
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Granted: 1989-07-18
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Expires: 2004-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A drum transporting arrangement characterized as a base or carrier presenting arms extending from a center pedestal and supported by legs and by the center pedestal. The arms are disposed in a pattern permitting ready introduction of the forks of a lift truck in the space between the arms and a floor area. Each arm includes an upstanding slotted projection adapted to receiving a securing band which encircles a drum received on the upper surface of the arms and the center pedestal. The arms each further include an angling portion for drum adaptation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Mandel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D19/00; B65D19/0004; B65D19/0006; B65D19/0008; B65D19/001; B65D19/0014; B65D19/0018; B65D2519/00; B65D2519/00004; B65D2519/00009; B65D2519/00014; B65D2519/00034; B65D2519/00049; B65D2519/00069; B65D2519/00258; B65D2519/00263; B65D2519/00268; B65D2519/00283; B65D2519/00288; B65D2519/00313; B65D2519/00318; B65D2519/00328; B65D2519/00338; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A drum transporting arrangement comprising an integral base including a surface supported center pedestal, a plurality of arms extending outwardly from said center pedestal, the upper surfaces of said arms and said center pedestal presenting a drum receiving area, upwardly extending projections disposed at the ends of each of said arms in a drum movement confining relationship, and legs extending downwardly at the ends of each of said arms, where said legs and said center pedestal are arranged to present a space beneath said drum receiving area for entry and lifting by a transporting mechanism in any of four directions, and where said upwardly extending projections are notched to receive a band encircling a drum in a selectively secured relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A drum transporting arrangement comprising an integral base including a surface supported center pedestal, a plurality of arms extending outwardly from said center pedestal, the upper surfaces of said arms and said center pedestal presenting a drum receiving area, upwardly extending projections disposed at the ends of each of said arms in a drum movement confining relationship, and legs extending downwardly at the ends of each of said arms, where said legs and said center pedestal are arranged to present a space beneath said drum receiving area for entry and lifting by a transporting mechanism in any of four directions, and where said upwardly extending projections are notched to receive a band encircling a drum in a selectively secured relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The drum transporting arrangement of claim 1 where said arms include an outwardly and downwardly angled portion proximate said upwardly extending projection.
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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) | 1992-07-17 | 1993-01-16 | 1993-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-17 | 1997-01-16 | 1997-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-17 | 2001-01-16 | 2001-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |