US3148719A
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Feed mechanism for fruit pitting machine
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-01
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1981-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Drake
- 👤 Sherman H Creed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:21
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N4/00; A23N4/02; A23N4/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
IN A FRUIT PREPARATION MACHINE, A FEED MECHANISM COMPRISING A SHAFT MOUNTED FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT, A SUPPORT ARM HAVING AN OPENING RECEIVING SAID SHAFT, A SPRING-LOADED DRIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID SHAFT AND SAID SUPPORT ARM, A FRUIT POSITIONING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID ARM, AND MEANS FOR OSCILLATING SAID SHAFT, SAID DRIVE CONNECTION BEING OPERABLE TO ALLOW OSCILLATION OF SAID SHAFT WHEN SAID SUPPORT ARM IS RESTRAINED AGAINST MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
IN A FRUIT PREPARATION MACHINE, A FEED MECHANISM COMPRISING A SHAFT MOUNTED FOR OSCILLATING MOVEMENT, A SUPPORT ARM HAVING AN OPENING RECEIVING SAID SHAFT, A SPRING-LOADED DRIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID SHAFT AND SAID SUPPORT ARM, A FRUIT POSITIONING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID ARM, AND MEANS FOR OSCILLATING SAID SHAFT, SAID DRIVE CONNECTION BEING OPERABLE TO ALLOW OSCILLATION OF SAID SHAFT WHEN SAID SUPPORT ARM IS RESTRAINED AGAINST MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |