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US3946885A
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Cab for waste collection vehicle
Assignee: Crane Carrier Co
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Filing: 1974-07-08
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1994-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A driver operator cab for waste collection vehicles includes a visual inspection port to permit alignment of lift forks relative to the trash container without aid from other persons and without leaving the normal position of the driver of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Menkel, Jr.
- 👤 Stewart N. Metz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F3/00; B65F3/02; B65F3/04; B65F2003/0263; B65F2003/0279
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
In a vehicle carrier having: a forward drive-operated enclosed cab, said calb having sides, a steering column, dashboard, floorboard, seat for said driver operator therebehind and forward windshield, a carrier portion disposed rearwardly of said cab, and means to pick up goods immediately forward of said cab and deliver said goods over said cab and rearwardly to said carrier portion, the improvement in said cab comprising:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
In a vehicle carrier having: a forward drive-operated enclosed cab, said calb having sides, a steering column, dashboard, floorboard, seat for said driver operator therebehind and forward windshield, a carrier portion disposed rearwardly of said cab, and means to pick up goods immediately forward of said cab and deliver said goods over said cab and rearwardly to said carrier portion, the improvement in said cab comprising:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The carrier of claim 1 wherein said cab includes a second port in said defined area on the other side of said cab.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a vehicle carrier having: a forward driver-operated enclosed cab, said cab having sides, a steering column, dashboard, floorboard, seat for said driver operator therebehind and forward windshield, a carrier portion disposed rearwardly of said cab, and means to pick up goods immediately forward of said cab and deliver said goods over said cab and rearwardly to said carrier portion, the improvement in said cab comprising: a transparent area at the forwardmost portion of said cab on the driver operator's side and positioned in the area defined above said floorboard and below the upper limit of the dashboard, and between said steering column and said side of said vehicle, and said dashboard extends from about an imaginary vertical plane of said steering column toward the center of said cab, whereby a cone of vision to said means to pick up said goods is provided said driver operator from his normal seated position when said means to pick up said goods is engaging the goods immediately forwardly of said cab, with the lateral sides of the cone of vision at said area being bordered by the operator driver's side of the cab and the operator driver's end side of the dashboard.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
200 words
In a vehicle carrier having: a forward driver-operated enclosed cab, said cab having sides, a steering column, dashboard, floorboard, seat for said driver operator therebehind and forward windshield, a carrier portion disposed rearwardly of said cab, and means to pick up goods immediately forward of said cab and deliver said goods over said cab and rearwardly to said carrier portion, the improvement in said cab comprising: a transparent area at the forwardmost portion of said cab on the driver operator's side and positioned in the area defined above said floorboard and below the upper limit of the dashboard, and between said steering column and said side of said vehicle, and said dashboard extends from about an imaginary vertical plane of said steering column toward the center of said cab, whereby a cone of vision to said means to pick up said goods is provided said driver operator from his normal seated position when said means to pick up said goods is engaging the goods immediately forwardly of said cab, with the lateral sides of the cone of vision at said area being bordered by the operator driver's side of the cab and the operator driver's end side of the dashboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The carrier of claim 3 wherein said windshield and said transparent area are formed of a unitary piece of glass.
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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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |