US3115171A
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Cutter mechanism for peeling fruit
Assignee: Atlas Pacific Engineering Co
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Filing: 1962-06-21
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Granted: 1963-12-24
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Expires: 1982-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm W Loveland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:47
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N7/00; A23N7/02; A23N7/023; A23N7/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN A CUTTER MECHANISM FOR PEELING A PEAR MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ADJACENT SAID CUTTER MECHANISM, THE IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING: (A) SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SAID CUTTER MECHANISM; (B) A SHAFT HAVING A KNIFE SECURED THERETO; (C) MEANS MOUNTING SAID SHAFT TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AT THE END OF SAID SHAFT OPPOSITE SAID KNIFE, SAID MEANS PERMITTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE SAID KNIFE RADIALLY TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CORE OF A PEAR HELD ADJACENT SAID KNIFE AS THE RADIUS OF THE PEAR UNDERGOING PEELING VARIES; (D) RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID KNIFE TOWARD THE CORE OF A PEAR HELD ADJACENT SAID KNIFE; AND (E) MEANS SECURED TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND SAID SHAFT DAMPING RAPID MOVEMENT OF SAID KNIFE AND SAID SHAFT RADIALLY BUT PERMITTING SLOW RADIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT AND SAID KNIFE RELATIVE TO SAID PEAR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN A CUTTER MECHANISM FOR PEELING A PEAR MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ADJACENT SAID CUTTER MECHANISM, THE IMPROVEMENTS COMPRISING: (A) SUPPORTING MEANS FOR SAID CUTTER MECHANISM; (B) A SHAFT HAVING A KNIFE SECURED THERETO; (C) MEANS MOUNTING SAID SHAFT TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AT THE END OF SAID SHAFT OPPOSITE SAID KNIFE, SAID MEANS PERMITTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE SAID KNIFE RADIALLY TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CORE OF A PEAR HELD ADJACENT SAID KNIFE AS THE RADIUS OF THE PEAR UNDERGOING PEELING VARIES; (D) RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID KNIFE TOWARD THE CORE OF A PEAR HELD ADJACENT SAID KNIFE; AND (E) MEANS SECURED TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND SAID SHAFT DAMPING RAPID MOVEMENT OF SAID KNIFE AND SAID SHAFT RADIALLY BUT PERMITTING SLOW RADIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT AND SAID KNIFE RELATIVE TO SAID PEAR.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3013595A
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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) | 1966-12-23 | 1967-06-24 | 1967-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-23 | 1971-06-24 | 1971-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-23 | 1975-06-24 | 1975-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |