US3247952A
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Track switch for suspension conveyor system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-07
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1984-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L Kozlosky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:16
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/52; B65G47/60; B65G47/61; B65G19/00; B65G19/02; B65G19/025; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0229
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
SWITCHING APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SUSPENSION CONVEYOR SYSTEM TO DIVERT FROM A STATIONARY MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK TO A SECONDARY TRACK ARTICLES SUSPENDED ON HANGERS HAVING HOOKS RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK, COMPRISING MEANS FOR PROPELLING HANGERS ALONG SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK, A STATIONARY RAMP MOUNTED ON SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK AND ADAPTED TO ELEVATE SAID HANGERS WHEN PROPELLED THEREOVER BY SAID PROPELLING MEANS, AND A SWITCH ARM CONTIGUOUS WITH A SECONDARY TRACK AND MOUNTED FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT COAXIALLY THEREWITH BETWEEN A SWITCH OPEN POSITION AND A SWITCH CLOSED POSITION WHEREBY IN SAID CLOSED POSITION SAID SWITCH ARM ENGAGES EACH HOOK MOVING OVER AND SAID RAMP TO DIVERT EACH OF SAID HOOKS LATERALLY ACROSS SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK AND ONTO SAID SECONDARY TRACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
SWITCHING APPARATUS FOR USE IN A SUSPENSION CONVEYOR SYSTEM TO DIVERT FROM A STATIONARY MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK TO A SECONDARY TRACK ARTICLES SUSPENDED ON HANGERS HAVING HOOKS RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK, COMPRISING MEANS FOR PROPELLING HANGERS ALONG SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK, A STATIONARY RAMP MOUNTED ON SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK AND ADAPTED TO ELEVATE SAID HANGERS WHEN PROPELLED THEREOVER BY SAID PROPELLING MEANS, AND A SWITCH ARM CONTIGUOUS WITH A SECONDARY TRACK AND MOUNTED FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT COAXIALLY THEREWITH BETWEEN A SWITCH OPEN POSITION AND A SWITCH CLOSED POSITION WHEREBY IN SAID CLOSED POSITION SAID SWITCH ARM ENGAGES EACH HOOK MOVING OVER AND SAID RAMP TO DIVERT EACH OF SAID HOOKS LATERALLY ACROSS SAID MAIN CONVEYOR TRACK AND ONTO SAID SECONDARY TRACK.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |