US3193998A
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Pick-up unit for nut harvesting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ilo C Fredriks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:09
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D51/00; A01D51/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A PICK-UP UNIT, FOR NUTS OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING A BODY ADAPTED FOR TRAVEL ALONG THE GROUND AND INCLUDING A CONVEYOR HAVING AN ENDLESS BELT WITH AN UPPER RUN ADAPTED TO MOVE IN A REARWARD DIRECTION AND PROJECTING UPWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM ADJACENT GROUND LEVEL, AND CROSS CLEATS PROJECTING FROM THE OUTER FACE OF THE BELT AT SPACED INTERVALS; A ROTARY SWEEP MOUNTED AHEAD OF THE CONVEYOR, THE SWEEP INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SPACED RADIATING VANES ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE GROUND AS THE SWEEP ROTATES, AND MEANS TO DRIVE THE CONVEYOR AND SWEEP IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND IN COORDINATED RELATION SO THAT EACH CLEAT AND A VANE WILL CONTACT EACH OTHER AS THEY START TO MOVE UPWARDLY WHEREBY TO CONFINE A CLUSTER OF SWEPT-UP NUTS BETWEEN THE VANE AND BELT AHEAD OF SAID CLEAT.
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |