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Chain link for a product capturing chain
Assignee: Credit Suisse AG
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Filing: 1986-10-30
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2006-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A chain link for a product capturing chain, including a pair of opposed retaining lips for retaining the resilient gripping member.
Inventors
- 👤 Wasyly G. Hodlewsky
- 👤 Roger H. Schroeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G37/00; B65G37/005; B65G17/00; B65G17/06; B65G17/08; B65G17/086; B65G17/26; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0214; B65G2201/0217; B65G2201/0235; B65G2201/0244; B65G2207/00; B65G2207/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A carrying member for a product capturing chain having a chain link, said carrying member comprising: a plate having first and second surfaces and first and second lateral ends; means projecting from the second surface of the plate for attaching the carrying member to the chain; a hollow, tubular resilient gripping member including first and second ends respectively having therein first and second openings, said gripping member being hollow along the entire length of said gripping member and being positioned against the first surface of the plate with said first and second openings respectively adjacent the first and second lateral ends of the plate; and retaining means extending from the plate and having first and second lips respectively projecting into the first and second openings for holding the gripping member immobilized against the plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A carrying member for a product capturing chain having a chain link, said carrying member comprising: a plate having first and second surfaces and first and second lateral ends; means projecting from the second surface of the plate for attaching the carrying member to the chain; a hollow, tubular resilient gripping member including first and second ends respectively having therein first and second openings, said gripping member being hollow along the entire length of said gripping member and being positioned against the first surface of the plate with said first and second openings respectively adjacent the first and second lateral ends of the plate; and retaining means extending from the plate and having first and second lips respectively projecting into the first and second openings for holding the gripping member immobilized against the plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The chain link member as recited in claim 1 wherein: the gripping member has a flat portion against the plate; and the retaining means holds the flat portion immobilized against the plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The chain link as recited in claim 1 wherein: the gripping member includes a wall portion against the plate; and the retaining means holds the wall portion immobilized against the plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The chain link as recited in claim 1 wherein the plate means has a removable snap-connection to the chain.
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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) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-06 | 2000-09-05 | 2001-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |