US3185071A
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Citrus fruit juice extractor
Assignee: Brown Citrus Machinery Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-14
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1982-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A Foss
- 👤 Herman L Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:49
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N1/00; A23N1/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A CITRUS FRUIT JUICE EXTRACTOR, COMPRISING: A FRAME; A PRESSURE MEMBER; A FRUIT ENGAGING MEMBER; ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING PERFORATIONS THEREIN TO PASS JUICE THERETHROUGH; MEANS MOUNTING SAID MEMBERS ON SAID FRAME FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT INTO AND FROM A POSITION FOR ENGAGING AND APPLYING JUICE EXTRACTING PRESSURE TO A FRUIT HALF DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS; MEANS FOR ROTATING ONE OF SAID MEMBERS WHILE SAID MEMBERS ARE IN SAID POSITION FOR APPLYING JUICE EXTRACTING PRESSURE; OPERATING MEANS FOR EFFECTING SAID RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBERS OPERABLE AND CONTROLLABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF OPERATION OF SAID MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ONE MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID OPERATING MEANS TO MAINTAIN SAID MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH SAID FRUIT HALF FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME WHILE SAID ROTATING MEMBER IS ENGAGED WITH THE FRUIT HALF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A CITRUS FRUIT JUICE EXTRACTOR, COMPRISING: A FRAME; A PRESSURE MEMBER; A FRUIT ENGAGING MEMBER; ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING PERFORATIONS THEREIN TO PASS JUICE THERETHROUGH; MEANS MOUNTING SAID MEMBERS ON SAID FRAME FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT INTO AND FROM A POSITION FOR ENGAGING AND APPLYING JUICE EXTRACTING PRESSURE TO A FRUIT HALF DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS; MEANS FOR ROTATING ONE OF SAID MEMBERS WHILE SAID MEMBERS ARE IN SAID POSITION FOR APPLYING JUICE EXTRACTING PRESSURE; OPERATING MEANS FOR EFFECTING SAID RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBERS OPERABLE AND CONTROLLABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF OPERATION OF SAID MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID ONE MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID OPERATING MEANS TO MAINTAIN SAID MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH SAID FRUIT HALF FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME WHILE SAID ROTATING MEMBER IS ENGAGED WITH THE FRUIT HALF.
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |