US3108703A
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Grain handling conveyors for combines
Assignee: AGCO Ltd
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Filing: 1960-04-11
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1980-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald S Horne
- 👤 Ashton Robert
- 👤 Leslie L Kepkay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D41/00; A01D41/12; A01D41/1208; A01D41/1217
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A COMBINE HAVING TWO SPACED GRAIN RECEIVING TANKS, A DISTRIBUTING CONVEYOR FOR SELECTIVELY FEEDING GRAIN TO SAID TANKS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS DEFINING A CHANNEL EXTENDING ABOVE EACH OF SAID TANKS, A LOADING CONVEYOR FOR SUPPLYING GRAIN TO ONE END OF SAID CHANNEL, CONVEYING MEANS IN SAID CHANNEL FOR MOVING GRAIN FROM SAID ONE END ALONG SAID CHANNEL TO ITS OPPOSITE END, SAID CHANNEL HAVING A PAIR OF DISCHARGE OPENINGS IN ITS BOTTOM ONE ABOVE EACH OF SAID TANKS, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY VARYING THE SIZE OF THE DISCHARGE OPENING THAT IS CLOSEST TO SAID ONE END SO TAHT VARYING AMOUNTS OF GRAIN DROP THERETHROUGH AND THUS THE RELATIVE AMOUNTS OF GRAIN DELIVERED TO SAID TANKS ARE VARIED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A COMBINE HAVING TWO SPACED GRAIN RECEIVING TANKS, A DISTRIBUTING CONVEYOR FOR SELECTIVELY FEEDING GRAIN TO SAID TANKS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS DEFINING A CHANNEL EXTENDING ABOVE EACH OF SAID TANKS, A LOADING CONVEYOR FOR SUPPLYING GRAIN TO ONE END OF SAID CHANNEL, CONVEYING MEANS IN SAID CHANNEL FOR MOVING GRAIN FROM SAID ONE END ALONG SAID CHANNEL TO ITS OPPOSITE END, SAID CHANNEL HAVING A PAIR OF DISCHARGE OPENINGS IN ITS BOTTOM ONE ABOVE EACH OF SAID TANKS, AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY VARYING THE SIZE OF THE DISCHARGE OPENING THAT IS CLOSEST TO SAID ONE END SO TAHT VARYING AMOUNTS OF GRAIN DROP THERETHROUGH AND THUS THE RELATIVE AMOUNTS OF GRAIN DELIVERED TO SAID TANKS ARE VARIED.
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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) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |