US3103092A
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Cotton picker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-29
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1980-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond E Templeton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/08; A01D46/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
IN A COTTON PICKER, A FRAME, A PAIR OF SPACED APART DRUMS MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME, A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART SPINDLES MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID DRUMS, FRONT AND REAR PRESSURE PLATES FOR COACTION WITH SAID SPINDLES; SAID PLATES COMPRISING PORTIONS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TOGETHER, STOP MEMBERS EXTENDING BETWEEN THE PLATES AND FRAME, RESILIENT MEMBERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE PLATES AND FRAME, RODS EXTENDING THROUGH PORTIONS OF THE PLATES, A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART SUPPORT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A HINGE PORTION PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO A CORRESPONDING ROD; EACH OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS COMPRISING A BACK WALL AND SPACED PARALLEL TRIANGULAR SHAPED SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL ARMS POSITIONED CONTIGUOUS TO EACH SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID PLATES BEING PROVIDED WITH SLOTS FOR THE SLIDABLE PROJECTION THERETHROUGH OF SAID SIDE WALLS, A SPRING MEMBER HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE COIL PORTION MOUNTED ON THE ROD, SAID SPRING MEMBER FURTHER INCLUDING DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED END SECTIONS ENGAGING THE BACK WALLS OF THE SUPPORT MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
IN A COTTON PICKER, A FRAME, A PAIR OF SPACED APART DRUMS MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME, A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART SPINDLES MOUNTED ON EACH OF SAID DRUMS, FRONT AND REAR PRESSURE PLATES FOR COACTION WITH SAID SPINDLES; SAID PLATES COMPRISING PORTIONS HINGEDLY CONNECTED TOGETHER, STOP MEMBERS EXTENDING BETWEEN THE PLATES AND FRAME, RESILIENT MEMBERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE PLATES AND FRAME, RODS EXTENDING THROUGH PORTIONS OF THE PLATES, A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART SUPPORT MEMBERS EACH HAVING A HINGE PORTION PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO A CORRESPONDING ROD; EACH OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS COMPRISING A BACK WALL AND SPACED PARALLEL TRIANGULAR SHAPED SIDE WALLS, A PAIR OF SPACED PARALLEL ARMS POSITIONED CONTIGUOUS TO EACH SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID PLATES BEING PROVIDED WITH SLOTS FOR THE SLIDABLE PROJECTION THERETHROUGH OF SAID SIDE WALLS, A SPRING MEMBER HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE COIL PORTION MOUNTED ON THE ROD, SAID SPRING MEMBER FURTHER INCLUDING DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED END SECTIONS ENGAGING THE BACK WALLS OF THE SUPPORT MEMBERS.
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) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |