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Grating lift pad

US5975818A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1997
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P7/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A grating lift pad for mounting on the free end or edge of a grating section on the floor of an auto rack railroad car which lifts the grating section off the floor to reduce wear and rusting of the floor caused by movement and vibration of the grating during train movement.

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