US3015188A
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Mulching machines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-09-08
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Granted: 1962-01-02
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Expires: 1979-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Reinecker
- 👤 David J Westergard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/30; A01G13/37; A01C; A01C3/00; A01C3/06; A01F; A01F29/00; A01F29/005; A01G3/00; A01G3/002; A01G2013/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION WITH AN ENGINE HAVING AN EXTENDED DRIVE SHAFT OF COAXIALLY-DRIVEN COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF BEATER MEMBERS OF LINK CHAIN FORMATION, THE LINKS OF WHICH TEND TO ASSUME CENTRIFUGALLY HELD RADIAL DIRECTIONS WHILE REVOLING ABOUT SAID SHAFT, YET WOULD BE DISPLACED BY RELATIVELY HEAVY FOREIGN ABJECTS IF ENCOUNTERED IN A MULCHING PROCESS, A HOPPER-AND-DRUM HOUSING FOR RECEIVING MULCH MATERIAL TO BE THRASHED BY SAID BEATER MEMBERS, SAID HOUSING BEING SUITABLY ORIFICED ON ITS UNDER-SIDE TO PROVIDE SCAVENGING OF SAID FOREIGN OBJECTS AND EJECTION THEREOF, A PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEM HAVING A FAN BLADE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON SAID SHAFT, AND A TURRET-SUPPORTED DISCHARGE SPOUT THROUGH WHICH SAID MULCH MATERIAL MAY BE EXPELLED WHEN CARRIED INTO THE AIR STREAM OF SAID CONVEYING SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION WITH AN ENGINE HAVING AN EXTENDED DRIVE SHAFT OF COAXIALLY-DRIVEN COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF BEATER MEMBERS OF LINK CHAIN FORMATION, THE LINKS OF WHICH TEND TO ASSUME CENTRIFUGALLY HELD RADIAL DIRECTIONS WHILE REVOLING ABOUT SAID SHAFT, YET WOULD BE DISPLACED BY RELATIVELY HEAVY FOREIGN ABJECTS IF ENCOUNTERED IN A MULCHING PROCESS, A HOPPER-AND-DRUM HOUSING FOR RECEIVING MULCH MATERIAL TO BE THRASHED BY SAID BEATER MEMBERS, SAID HOUSING BEING SUITABLY ORIFICED ON ITS UNDER-SIDE TO PROVIDE SCAVENGING OF SAID FOREIGN OBJECTS AND EJECTION THEREOF, A PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEM HAVING A FAN BLADE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON SAID SHAFT, AND A TURRET-SUPPORTED DISCHARGE SPOUT THROUGH WHICH SAID MULCH MATERIAL MAY BE EXPELLED WHEN CARRIED INTO THE AIR STREAM OF SAID CONVEYING SYSTEM.
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) | 1965-01-01 | 1965-07-03 | 1966-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-01 | 1969-07-03 | 1970-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-01 | 1973-07-03 | 1974-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |