US3084748A
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Tined mulcher head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-01
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Granted: 1963-04-09
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Expires: 1980-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde H Heeren
- 👤 Donald H Hoover
- 👤 Angus A Berg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B33/00; A01B33/08; A01B33/10; A01B33/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A MULCHER HEAD COMPRISING, (A) A TINE MEMBER COMPOSED OF A CROSS-SECTIONALLY CIRCULAR ROD OF SPRING METAL FORMED INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS TO BE U-SHAPED, HAVING A CROSS MEMBER AND SIDE LEGS IN A SUBSTANTIALLY COMMON PLANE, (B) A POCKET-FORMING MEMBER COMPOSED OF A SLEEVE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SPINDLE AND INCLUDING RELATIVELY SPACED PLATES EDGEWISE ATTACHED ACROSS ONE END OF THE SLEEVE, (C) THE SPACING BETWEEN THE PLATES BEING SUCH AS TO SLIDEABLY RECEIVE THE CROSS MEMBER OF SAID U-SHAPED TINE MEMBER BETWEEN THE PLATES, (D) A LOCKING PLATE ADAPTED TO BE SLIDABLY INSERTED BETWEEN THE PLATES AND BEARINGLY AND CLAMPINGLY ENGAGED WITH THE CROSS MEMBER OF SAID U-SHAPED TINE MEMBER, AND, (E) ALIGNED OPENINGS IN SAID SPACED AND LOCKING PLATES ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE REMOVABLE BOLT FOR HOLDING THE LOCKING PLATE BETWEEN THE SPACED PLATES TO HOLD THE TINE MEMBER CAPTIVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A MULCHER HEAD COMPRISING, (A) A TINE MEMBER COMPOSED OF A CROSS-SECTIONALLY CIRCULAR ROD OF SPRING METAL FORMED INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS TO BE U-SHAPED, HAVING A CROSS MEMBER AND SIDE LEGS IN A SUBSTANTIALLY COMMON PLANE, (B) A POCKET-FORMING MEMBER COMPOSED OF A SLEEVE ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO A SPINDLE AND INCLUDING RELATIVELY SPACED PLATES EDGEWISE ATTACHED ACROSS ONE END OF THE SLEEVE, (C) THE SPACING BETWEEN THE PLATES BEING SUCH AS TO SLIDEABLY RECEIVE THE CROSS MEMBER OF SAID U-SHAPED TINE MEMBER BETWEEN THE PLATES, (D) A LOCKING PLATE ADAPTED TO BE SLIDABLY INSERTED BETWEEN THE PLATES AND BEARINGLY AND CLAMPINGLY ENGAGED WITH THE CROSS MEMBER OF SAID U-SHAPED TINE MEMBER, AND, (E) ALIGNED OPENINGS IN SAID SPACED AND LOCKING PLATES ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE REMOVABLE BOLT FOR HOLDING THE LOCKING PLATE BETWEEN THE SPACED PLATES TO HOLD THE TINE MEMBER CAPTIVE.
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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) | 1966-04-08 | 1966-10-08 | 1967-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-08 | 1970-10-08 | 1971-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-08 | 1974-10-08 | 1975-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |