US3169583A
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Apparatus for blocking and thinning of row crop farm produce
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-07
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1982-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert J Thurow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01B; A01B41/00; A01B41/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S172/00; Y10S172/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
APPARATUS FOR THINNING AND BLOCKING A ROW OF SEEDED PLANTS COMPRISING: (A) A POWER DRIVEN FRAME HAVING A POWER DISTRIBUTION SHAFT JOURNALLED THERETO, AND A DRIVE WHEEL OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID POWER DISTRIBUTION SHAFT; (B) A ROTATABLE THINNER HEAD SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME IN DEPENDING RELATION THERETO, SAID THINNER HEAD COMPRISING A VERTICALLY DISPOSED DRIVING AXLE, A TINE SUPPORTING MEMBER SECURED TO SAID AXLE AT THE LOWER END THEREOF, SAID DRIVING AXLE BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID POWER DISTRIBUTION SHAFT, SAID TINE SUPPORTING MEMBER COMPRISING A DISC MEANS, SAID DISC MEANS HAVING A RABBETED SHOULDER WALL DISPOSED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY THEREOF, A CIRCULAR ARRAY OF APERTURES LOCATED ABOUT SAID WALL;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
APPARATUS FOR THINNING AND BLOCKING A ROW OF SEEDED PLANTS COMPRISING: (A) A POWER DRIVEN FRAME HAVING A POWER DISTRIBUTION SHAFT JOURNALLED THERETO, AND A DRIVE WHEEL OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID POWER DISTRIBUTION SHAFT; (B) A ROTATABLE THINNER HEAD SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME IN DEPENDING RELATION THERETO, SAID THINNER HEAD COMPRISING A VERTICALLY DISPOSED DRIVING AXLE, A TINE SUPPORTING MEMBER SECURED TO SAID AXLE AT THE LOWER END THEREOF, SAID DRIVING AXLE BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID POWER DISTRIBUTION SHAFT, SAID TINE SUPPORTING MEMBER COMPRISING A DISC MEANS, SAID DISC MEANS HAVING A RABBETED SHOULDER WALL DISPOSED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY THEREOF, A CIRCULAR ARRAY OF APERTURES LOCATED ABOUT SAID WALL;
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |