US3139847A
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Transplanter mulcher
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-01
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David H Bucher
- 👤 Kermit Q Stephenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/30; A01G13/37; A01C; A01C11/00; A01C11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
APPARATUS FOR PLANTING AND DEPOSITING MULCH AROUND PLANTS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A FRAME STRUCTURE ADAPTED TO BE MOVED ACROSS THE SOIL; (B) A PLANTING STATION ON SAID FRAME FOR DEPOSITING PLANTS IN THE SOIL; (C) A SUPPLY OF MULCH SHEETS CARRIED ON SAID FRAME; (D) GUIDE MEANS ON SAID FRAME TO ALIGN SAID MULCH SHEETS FOR DEPOSITION UPON THE SOIL WITH THEIR EDGES OVERLAPPING AND WITH THE OVERLAPPED PORTION ALIGNED WITH THE PLANTS DEPOSITED BY SAID PLANTING STATION; (E) MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, SYNCHRONIZED WITH THE SPEED OF ADVANCE OF THE APPARATUS, FOR SEALING THE OVERLAPPING EDGES OF SAID MULCH SHEETS BETWEEN SAID PLANTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
APPARATUS FOR PLANTING AND DEPOSITING MULCH AROUND PLANTS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A FRAME STRUCTURE ADAPTED TO BE MOVED ACROSS THE SOIL; (B) A PLANTING STATION ON SAID FRAME FOR DEPOSITING PLANTS IN THE SOIL; (C) A SUPPLY OF MULCH SHEETS CARRIED ON SAID FRAME; (D) GUIDE MEANS ON SAID FRAME TO ALIGN SAID MULCH SHEETS FOR DEPOSITION UPON THE SOIL WITH THEIR EDGES OVERLAPPING AND WITH THE OVERLAPPED PORTION ALIGNED WITH THE PLANTS DEPOSITED BY SAID PLANTING STATION; (E) MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, SYNCHRONIZED WITH THE SPEED OF ADVANCE OF THE APPARATUS, FOR SEALING THE OVERLAPPING EDGES OF SAID MULCH SHEETS BETWEEN SAID PLANTS.
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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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |