US3176335A
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Sewer rod driving and rotating reel with dual variable hydraulic drive
Assignee: Flexible Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-10
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1984-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L Ciaccio
- 👤 Donald J Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:36
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03F; E03F9/00; E03F9/002; E03F9/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
SEWER ROD FEEDING APPARATUS COMPRISING: ROTATABLE MEANS FOR FEEDING SEWER TOOL DRIVE ROD LONGITUDINALLY ALONG A FEED AXIS; A CARRIAGE IN WHICH SAID FEEDING MEANS IS MOUNTED FOR FEEDING ROTATION; MEANS FOR TURNING SAID CARRIAGE ABOUT SAID FEED AXIS SO AS TO TRANSMIT ROTARY DRIVE TO THE DRIVE ROD BEING FED ALONG SAID AXIS; AN HYDRAULIC MOTOR MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND TURNING BODILY THEREWITH; MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING DRIVE FROM SAID MOTOR TO SAID ROD-FEEDING MEANS FOR EFFECTING ROD-FEEDING ROTATION THEREOF; PUMPING MEANS; CONDUIT MEANS FOR CIRCULATING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID PUMPING MEANS TO SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR AND BACK TO SAID PUMPING MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID MOTOR; AND CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR BY CONTROLLING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOWING IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
SEWER ROD FEEDING APPARATUS COMPRISING: ROTATABLE MEANS FOR FEEDING SEWER TOOL DRIVE ROD LONGITUDINALLY ALONG A FEED AXIS; A CARRIAGE IN WHICH SAID FEEDING MEANS IS MOUNTED FOR FEEDING ROTATION; MEANS FOR TURNING SAID CARRIAGE ABOUT SAID FEED AXIS SO AS TO TRANSMIT ROTARY DRIVE TO THE DRIVE ROD BEING FED ALONG SAID AXIS; AN HYDRAULIC MOTOR MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND TURNING BODILY THEREWITH; MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING DRIVE FROM SAID MOTOR TO SAID ROD-FEEDING MEANS FOR EFFECTING ROD-FEEDING ROTATION THEREOF; PUMPING MEANS; CONDUIT MEANS FOR CIRCULATING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID PUMPING MEANS TO SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR AND BACK TO SAID PUMPING MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID MOTOR; AND CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR BY CONTROLLING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOWING IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |