US3155183A
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Bagging machine
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-06
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1982-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Bradford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/30; B65B1/32; B65B25/00; B65B25/02; B65B25/04; G; G01; G01G; G01G1/00; G01G1/18; G01G1/24; G01G1/243; G01G1/246; G01G13/00; G01G13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A FRUIT BAGGING MACHINE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN INCLINED FRUIT COLLECTION CHUTE HAVING OPEN UPPER AND LOWER ENDS, A PIVOTABLE GATE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED OVER SAID CHUTE AND PROVIDED WITH AN UPPER GATE AND A LOWER GATE ADAPTED TO CLOSE THE OPEN UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF SAID CHUTE IN ALTERNATE SEQUENCE UPON PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID GATE ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT MEANS MOUNTING ONE OF SAID GATES FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD OR AWAY FROM THE OPPOSITE GATE, AND A LEVER MECHANISM CONNECTED TO SAID GATE ASSEMBLY FOR PIVOTING SAID GATE ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN A FRUIT BAGGING MACHINE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN INCLINED FRUIT COLLECTION CHUTE HAVING OPEN UPPER AND LOWER ENDS, A PIVOTABLE GATE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED OVER SAID CHUTE AND PROVIDED WITH AN UPPER GATE AND A LOWER GATE ADAPTED TO CLOSE THE OPEN UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF SAID CHUTE IN ALTERNATE SEQUENCE UPON PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID GATE ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT MEANS MOUNTING ONE OF SAID GATES FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD OR AWAY FROM THE OPPOSITE GATE, AND A LEVER MECHANISM CONNECTED TO SAID GATE ASSEMBLY FOR PIVOTING SAID GATE ASSEMBLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |