US3176631A
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Pelleting machine having grooved pellet holes
Assignee: CUNNINGHAM AND SONS
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Filing: 1963-01-21
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cunningham Arthur Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:44
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/20; B30B11/201; B30B11/202; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
IN A MACHINE FOR COMPRESSING AND PELLETING A CUT CROP, A MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF HOLES THROUGH WHICH THE CUT CROP IS ADAPTED TO BE PRESSED TO COMPRESS THE SAME INTO PELLETS, SAID HOLES EXTENDING ENTIRELY THROUGH SAID MEMBER FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF TO THE OTHER AND BEING OF SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH, SAID HOLES EACH HAVING A GENERALLY CIRCUMFERENTIALY EXTENDING HELICAL GROOVE THEREIN TO RETARD THE MOVEMENT OF THE CROP THROUGH SAID HOLES AND THEREBY INCREASE THE COMPRESSION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
IN A MACHINE FOR COMPRESSING AND PELLETING A CUT CROP, A MEMBER HAVING A PLURALITY OF HOLES THROUGH WHICH THE CUT CROP IS ADAPTED TO BE PRESSED TO COMPRESS THE SAME INTO PELLETS, SAID HOLES EXTENDING ENTIRELY THROUGH SAID MEMBER FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF TO THE OTHER AND BEING OF SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH, SAID HOLES EACH HAVING A GENERALLY CIRCUMFERENTIALY EXTENDING HELICAL GROOVE THEREIN TO RETARD THE MOVEMENT OF THE CROP THROUGH SAID HOLES AND THEREBY INCREASE THE COMPRESSION THEREOF.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |