US3092327A
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Orchard spray mechanism
Assignee: EVALYN PRESTON
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Filing: 1962-12-03
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1982-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H Fish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M7/00; A01M7/0003; A01M7/0014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
IN AN ORCHARD SPRAY MECHANISM, (A) A SUPPORTING VEHICLE FOR TRAVEL ALONG A PATH BETWEEN ROWS OF TREES IN AN ORCHARD, (B) AN UPWARDLY INCLINED FAN SHAFT JOURNALED ON THE VEHICLE TO ROTATE ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PATH OF VEHICLE TRAVEL, (C) POWER DRIVE MEANS ON THE VEHICLE FOR ROTATING THE FAN SHAFT AT HIGH SPEED, (D) A FAN SECURED CO-AXIALLY TO THE UPPER END OF THE FAN SHAFT, (E) A PERFORATED, BOWL-SHAPED MEMBER MOUNTED COAXIALLY ON THE UPPER, DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE FAN FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, (F) AN INSECTICIDE LIQUID SUPPLY PIPE MOUNTED WITH A DISCHARGE END THEREOF DIRECTED INTO THE BOWL-LIKE MEMBER (G) AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIGUID INSECTICIDE AT LOW PRESSURE TO THE LIQUID SUPPLY PIPE FOR DISCHARGE INTO; THE BOWL-LIKE MEMBER WHILE THE FAN AND BOWL-LIKE MEMBER ARE BEING ROTATED AT HIGH SPEED BY THE FAN DRIVE SHAFT IN A DIRECTION TO DISCHARGE A HIGH VELOCITY AIR BLAST UPWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY FROM THE FAN, WHEREBY THE LIQUID IS DISCHARGED BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE THROUGH PERFORATIONS IN THE BOWL-LIKE MEMBER IN THE FORM OF DROPLETS, WHICH ARE ENTRAINED IN THE FORM OF SPRAY IN THE AIR BLAST FROM THE FAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
IN AN ORCHARD SPRAY MECHANISM, (A) A SUPPORTING VEHICLE FOR TRAVEL ALONG A PATH BETWEEN ROWS OF TREES IN AN ORCHARD, (B) AN UPWARDLY INCLINED FAN SHAFT JOURNALED ON THE VEHICLE TO ROTATE ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE PATH OF VEHICLE TRAVEL, (C) POWER DRIVE MEANS ON THE VEHICLE FOR ROTATING THE FAN SHAFT AT HIGH SPEED, (D) A FAN SECURED CO-AXIALLY TO THE UPPER END OF THE FAN SHAFT, (E) A PERFORATED, BOWL-SHAPED MEMBER MOUNTED COAXIALLY ON THE UPPER, DISCHARGE SIDE OF THE FAN FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, (F) AN INSECTICIDE LIQUID SUPPLY PIPE MOUNTED WITH A DISCHARGE END THEREOF DIRECTED INTO THE BOWL-LIKE MEMBER (G) AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIGUID INSECTICIDE AT LOW PRESSURE TO THE LIQUID SUPPLY PIPE FOR DISCHARGE INTO; THE BOWL-LIKE MEMBER WHILE THE FAN AND BOWL-LIKE MEMBER ARE BEING ROTATED AT HIGH SPEED BY THE FAN DRIVE SHAFT IN A DIRECTION TO DISCHARGE A HIGH VELOCITY AIR BLAST UPWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY FROM THE FAN, WHEREBY THE LIQUID IS DISCHARGED BY CENTRIFUGAL FORCE THROUGH PERFORATIONS IN THE BOWL-LIKE MEMBER IN THE FORM OF DROPLETS, WHICH ARE ENTRAINED IN THE FORM OF SPRAY IN THE AIR BLAST FROM THE FAN.
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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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |