US3143353A
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Control mechanism for spreader
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1963-10-21
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1983-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Etlar A Henningsen
- 👤 Maurice J Martens
- 👤 Jr John E Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C3/00; A01C3/06; A01C3/066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20426; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20738
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A CONTROL MECHANISM FOR A MATERIAL UNLOADER HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS AND COMPOSED OF A BOX-LIKE STRUCURE HAVING A FLOOR, UPRIGHT WALL AT THE FRONT AND SIDES THEREOF, AND A MATERIAL UNLOADING MECHANISM WITH ADJUSTABLE DRIVE MEANS ADJACENT THE REAR END, SAID CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING: SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS TUBE MEANS SUPPORTED ON THE WALLS HAVING A REAR TERMINAL END ADJACENT THE DRIVE MEANS AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM OUTBOARD OF THE WALLS, SAID TUBE MEANS HAVING A FORE-AND-AFT EXTENDING TUBULAR MEMBER PROJECTING FORWARDLY OF THE FRONT WALL; AN ADJUSTING ELEMENT ON THE FORWARD END OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER; A FLEXIBLE ELEMENT DISPOSED WITHIN THE TUBE MEANS; MEANS CONNECTING ONE END OF THE FLEXIBLE ELEMENT TO THE ADJUSTABLE DRIVE MEANS; AND MEANS CONNECTING THE OPPOSITE END OF THE FLEXIBLE ELEMENT TO THE ADJUSTING ELEMENT WHEREBY THE LATTER MAY EFFECT ADJUSTMENT OF THE DRIVE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |