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US3288268A
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Lumber conveyor
Assignee: LUMBERMATIC Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-19
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn D Fehely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:13
CPC Classifications
B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/04; B07C5/12; B07C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A LUMBER CONVEYOR OF THE TYPE HAVING A ROTATABLY MOUNTED CARRIER FOR EACH BOARD, AND INCLUDING MEANS TO ROTATE EACH CARRIER TO DISCHARGE A BOARD THEREFROM AT A PRESELECTED UNLOADING STATION ALONG THE CONVEYOR, IMPROVED BOARD DISCHARGING MEANS COMPRISING A GUIDE FOLLOWER ATTACHED TO EACH CARRIER AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID FOLLOWER BEING SWINGABLE ABOUT THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CARRIER TO ROTATE SAID CARRIER INTO DISCHARGE POSITION, A GUIDE DISPOSED ADJACENT THE CONVEYOR FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FOLLOWER TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE CARRIER IN BOARD CARRYING POSITION, A SHUNT PATH IN SAID GUIDE AT EACH UNLOADING STATION, MOVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWER ALONG THE SHUNT PATH CAUSING ITS CARRIER TO ROTATE AND DISCHARGE, AND MEANS TO DIVERT THE FOLLOWER FROM THE GUIDE ALONG A PRESELECTED SHUNT PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A LUMBER CONVEYOR OF THE TYPE HAVING A ROTATABLY MOUNTED CARRIER FOR EACH BOARD, AND INCLUDING MEANS TO ROTATE EACH CARRIER TO DISCHARGE A BOARD THEREFROM AT A PRESELECTED UNLOADING STATION ALONG THE CONVEYOR, IMPROVED BOARD DISCHARGING MEANS COMPRISING A GUIDE FOLLOWER ATTACHED TO EACH CARRIER AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID FOLLOWER BEING SWINGABLE ABOUT THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CARRIER TO ROTATE SAID CARRIER INTO DISCHARGE POSITION, A GUIDE DISPOSED ADJACENT THE CONVEYOR FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FOLLOWER TO NORMALLY MAINTAIN THE CARRIER IN BOARD CARRYING POSITION, A SHUNT PATH IN SAID GUIDE AT EACH UNLOADING STATION, MOVEMENT OF THE FOLLOWER ALONG THE SHUNT PATH CAUSING ITS CARRIER TO ROTATE AND DISCHARGE, AND MEANS TO DIVERT THE FOLLOWER FROM THE GUIDE ALONG A PRESELECTED SHUNT PATH.
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |