US3154030A
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Method of planting seed
Assignee: ACRA PLANT
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Filing: 1962-02-26
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1982-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:37
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C5/00; A01C5/06; A01C5/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF PLANTING SEEDS, EACH HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED MAJOR FACES CIRCUMSCRIBED BY A PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) FORMING A GROOVE IN THE GROUND HAVING A TRANSVERSE DIMENSION SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE MAJOR FACES OF SAID SEEDS; (B) WIDENING THE SIDES OF SAID GROOVE ADJACENT THE UPPERMOST PORTION THEREOF TO FACILITATE THE PLACEMENT OF SAID SEEDS WITHIN THE GROOVE; (C) DEPOSITING SAID SEEDS ON EDGE WITHIN THE GROOVE WHEREBY SAID FACES OF THE SEEDS ARE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUND DEFINING SAID GROOVE; AND (D) COVERING THE SEEDS WITH SOIL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD OF PLANTING SEEDS, EACH HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED MAJOR FACES CIRCUMSCRIBED BY A PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: (A) FORMING A GROOVE IN THE GROUND HAVING A TRANSVERSE DIMENSION SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE MAJOR FACES OF SAID SEEDS; (B) WIDENING THE SIDES OF SAID GROOVE ADJACENT THE UPPERMOST PORTION THEREOF TO FACILITATE THE PLACEMENT OF SAID SEEDS WITHIN THE GROOVE; (C) DEPOSITING SAID SEEDS ON EDGE WITHIN THE GROOVE WHEREBY SAID FACES OF THE SEEDS ARE IN RELATIVELY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE GROUND DEFINING SAID GROOVE; AND (D) COVERING THE SEEDS WITH SOIL.
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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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |