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US3100368A
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Apparatus for recovering cotton from the ground
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-03
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1981-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Logan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D51/00; A01D46/00; A01D46/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
APPARATUS FOR GATHERING COTTON BOLLS FROM THE GROUND COMPRISING A MAIN FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OVER THE GROUND PARALLEL TO ROWS OF COTTON PLANTS, POWERDRIVEN MEANS CARRIED THEREON FOR PICKING UP COTTON BOLLS FROM THE GROUND INCLUDING AIR FLOW PRODUCING MEANS FOR SWEEPING THE GROUND SUBSTANTIALLY CLEAR OF LOOSE COTTON FROM AT LEAST TWO ADJACENT ROWS THEREOF AND FOR ELEVATING THE SAME OFF THE GROUND, SAID POWER-DRIVEN MEANS INCLUDING SEPARATOR MEANS FOR SEPARATING COTTON FROM LEAVES, STEMS, AND DEBRIS, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING SUBSTANTIALLY CLEAN COTTON BOLLS INTO A STORAGE BIN THEREFOR, AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING SEPARATED STEMS AND DEBRIS TO A PLACE OTHER THAN SAID COTTON STORAGE BIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
APPARATUS FOR GATHERING COTTON BOLLS FROM THE GROUND COMPRISING A MAIN FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OVER THE GROUND PARALLEL TO ROWS OF COTTON PLANTS, POWERDRIVEN MEANS CARRIED THEREON FOR PICKING UP COTTON BOLLS FROM THE GROUND INCLUDING AIR FLOW PRODUCING MEANS FOR SWEEPING THE GROUND SUBSTANTIALLY CLEAR OF LOOSE COTTON FROM AT LEAST TWO ADJACENT ROWS THEREOF AND FOR ELEVATING THE SAME OFF THE GROUND, SAID POWER-DRIVEN MEANS INCLUDING SEPARATOR MEANS FOR SEPARATING COTTON FROM LEAVES, STEMS, AND DEBRIS, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING SUBSTANTIALLY CLEAN COTTON BOLLS INTO A STORAGE BIN THEREFOR, AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING SEPARATED STEMS AND DEBRIS TO A PLACE OTHER THAN SAID COTTON STORAGE BIN.
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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |