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US3164182A
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Machine for stem-cutting and sizing of mushrooms
Assignee: American Mushroom Institute
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Filing: 1960-10-26
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1980-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald H Hughes
- 👤 William E Larsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:04
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N15/00; A23N15/04; A23N15/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING MUSHROOMS HARVESTED WITH ROOTS INTACT FROM GROWING BEDS, COMPRISING A FEED HOPPER AND A VIBRATORY DISCHARGE CHUTE LEADING FROM SAID HOPPER, A MUSHROOM COLLECTOR TROUGH FORMED TO POSITION THE COLLECTED MUSHROOMS WITH THE STEMS DOWNWARD, HIGH VELOCITY FLUID FEED JETS POSITIONED AT THE END OF SAID COLLECTOR TROUGH FOR FORCING SAID MUSHROOMS FORWARD FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID TROUGH, SPACED ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELTS HAVING THE STARTING END OF THEIR RESPECTIVE UPPER REACHES MOUNTED BELOW THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE GUIDE MEANS SPACED ALONG EACH RESPECTIVE SIDE OF EACH OF SAID MEMBERS SO POSITIONED AND SO ARRANGED AS TO PERMIT SAID MUSHROOMS ADJACENT THE TERMINAL END OF THE BELTS TO DROP FROM BETWEEN THE SAID BELTS ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE MUSHROOM CAPS, SAID BELTS BEING TUBULAR, AND BELT ROLLING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID CONVEYOR BELTS IMPARTING AXIAL TURNING OF THE SAME IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS DOWNWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER, TO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A MACHINE FOR PROCESSING MUSHROOMS HARVESTED WITH ROOTS INTACT FROM GROWING BEDS, COMPRISING A FEED HOPPER AND A VIBRATORY DISCHARGE CHUTE LEADING FROM SAID HOPPER, A MUSHROOM COLLECTOR TROUGH FORMED TO POSITION THE COLLECTED MUSHROOMS WITH THE STEMS DOWNWARD, HIGH VELOCITY FLUID FEED JETS POSITIONED AT THE END OF SAID COLLECTOR TROUGH FOR FORCING SAID MUSHROOMS FORWARD FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID TROUGH, SPACED ENDLESS CONVEYOR BELTS HAVING THE STARTING END OF THEIR RESPECTIVE UPPER REACHES MOUNTED BELOW THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID TROUGH, ADJUSTABLE GUIDE MEANS SPACED ALONG EACH RESPECTIVE SIDE OF EACH OF SAID MEMBERS SO POSITIONED AND SO ARRANGED AS TO PERMIT SAID MUSHROOMS ADJACENT THE TERMINAL END OF THE BELTS TO DROP FROM BETWEEN THE SAID BELTS ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE MUSHROOM CAPS, SAID BELTS BEING TUBULAR, AND BELT ROLLING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID CONVEYOR BELTS IMPARTING AXIAL TURNING OF THE SAME IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS DOWNWARDLY TOWARD EACH OTHER, TO
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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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |