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US3145826A
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Machine for orienting peaches
Assignee: Atlas Pacific Engineering Co
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1981-12-22
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
2026-11-01 10:04
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N4/00; A23N4/02; A23N4/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN AN ORIENTOR FOR FRUIT HAVING A SUTURE: (A) A FRUIT SUPPORT HAVING SIDES CONTOURED DOWNWARDLY AND INWARDLY; (B) SAID FRUIT SUPPORT HAVING AN OPENING CENTRALLY THEREOF OF A SIZE SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF A FRUIT TO DEPEND BELOW THE SUPPORT; (C) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FRUIT SUPPORT IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION; (D) A FIRST ROTATABLE SHAFT EXTENDING BENEATH THE FRUIT SUPPORT; (E) A WHEEL MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST SHAFT AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH IN A VERTICAL PLANE EXTENDING PERPENDICULARLY TO THE PLANE OF THE BOTTOM OF SAID FRUIT SUPPORT; (F) THE UPPER EDGE OF THE WHEEL EXTENDING TO A POINT CLOSELY ADJACENT TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID FRUIT SUPPORT WHEREBY THE WHEEL MAY ENGAGE THE SURFACE OF A FRUIT CARRIED BY SAID FRUIT SUPPORT;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN AN ORIENTOR FOR FRUIT HAVING A SUTURE: (A) A FRUIT SUPPORT HAVING SIDES CONTOURED DOWNWARDLY AND INWARDLY; (B) SAID FRUIT SUPPORT HAVING AN OPENING CENTRALLY THEREOF OF A SIZE SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF A FRUIT TO DEPEND BELOW THE SUPPORT; (C) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FRUIT SUPPORT IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION; (D) A FIRST ROTATABLE SHAFT EXTENDING BENEATH THE FRUIT SUPPORT; (E) A WHEEL MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST SHAFT AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH IN A VERTICAL PLANE EXTENDING PERPENDICULARLY TO THE PLANE OF THE BOTTOM OF SAID FRUIT SUPPORT; (F) THE UPPER EDGE OF THE WHEEL EXTENDING TO A POINT CLOSELY ADJACENT TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID FRUIT SUPPORT WHEREBY THE WHEEL MAY ENGAGE THE SURFACE OF A FRUIT CARRIED BY SAID FRUIT SUPPORT;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2980232A
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |