US3098320A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-22
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1980-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael H Estkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C1/00; A01C1/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A SEED PLANTING AND MARKER DEVICE COMPRISING A VERTICALLY ELONGATED RIGID TAB PROPORTIONED TO HAVE ONE END DRIVEN INTO SOIL TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL WITH THE OTHER END THEREOF PROJECTING UPWARDLY ABOVE THE SOIL SAID ONE END OF SAID TAB HAVING AT LEAST A PORTION OF ONE SURFACE THEREOF COATED WITH A THIN LAYER OF ADHESIVE MATERIAL, AND A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SEEDS ADHERE TO THE SURFACE OF SAID LAYER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A SEED PLANTING AND MARKER DEVICE COMPRISING A VERTICALLY ELONGATED RIGID TAB PROPORTIONED TO HAVE ONE END DRIVEN INTO SOIL TO A PREDETERMINED LEVEL WITH THE OTHER END THEREOF PROJECTING UPWARDLY ABOVE THE SOIL SAID ONE END OF SAID TAB HAVING AT LEAST A PORTION OF ONE SURFACE THEREOF COATED WITH A THIN LAYER OF ADHESIVE MATERIAL, AND A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SEEDS ADHERE TO THE SURFACE OF SAID LAYER.
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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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |