US3117697A
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Dispenser for fertilizer and the like
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1961-04-06
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1981-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Watson Harold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C21/00; A01C21/002; A01C7/00; A01C7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FERTILIZER AND THE LIKE FROM A SINGLE HOPPER TO SPACED CROP ROWS, COMPRISING A FRAME, A HOPPER MOUNTED ON THE FRAME HAVING MEANS FOR DISCHARGING FERTILIZER THEREFROM, A CYLINDRICAL OPEN TOP RECEPTACLE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME HAVING UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS AND A CIRCULAR SHELF DIVIDING THE UPPER SECTION FROM THE LOWER SECTION, SAID SHELF HAVING A CENTRAL CONICAL PORTION DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF FERTILIZER DISCHARGED FROM SAID OUTLET, AN ANNUALAR FLAT PORTION BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE CONICAL PORTION AND THE WALL OF THE RECEPTACLE, SAID ANNULAR FLAT PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED OPENINGS THROUGH WHICH FERTILIZER FLOWS, A VERTICAL DIVIDER WALL MOUNTED IN SAID LOWER SECTION TO SEPARATE THE LATTER INTO COMPARTMENTS CONNECTING ONLY WITH OPENINGS IN THE SHELF ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID WALL, AND AN OUTLET FORMED IN EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS FOR DIRECTING FERTILIZER RECEIVED THEREIN TO SEPARATE CROP ROWS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING FERTILIZER AND THE LIKE FROM A SINGLE HOPPER TO SPACED CROP ROWS, COMPRISING A FRAME, A HOPPER MOUNTED ON THE FRAME HAVING MEANS FOR DISCHARGING FERTILIZER THEREFROM, A CYLINDRICAL OPEN TOP RECEPTACLE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME HAVING UPPER AND LOWER SECTIONS AND A CIRCULAR SHELF DIVIDING THE UPPER SECTION FROM THE LOWER SECTION, SAID SHELF HAVING A CENTRAL CONICAL PORTION DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF FERTILIZER DISCHARGED FROM SAID OUTLET, AN ANNUALAR FLAT PORTION BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE CONICAL PORTION AND THE WALL OF THE RECEPTACLE, SAID ANNULAR FLAT PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED OPENINGS THROUGH WHICH FERTILIZER FLOWS, A VERTICAL DIVIDER WALL MOUNTED IN SAID LOWER SECTION TO SEPARATE THE LATTER INTO COMPARTMENTS CONNECTING ONLY WITH OPENINGS IN THE SHELF ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID WALL, AND AN OUTLET FORMED IN EACH OF SAID COMPARTMENTS FOR DIRECTING FERTILIZER RECEIVED THEREIN TO SEPARATE CROP ROWS.
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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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |