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Fruit orientor
Assignee: Atlas Pacific Engineering Co
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Filing: 1962-11-05
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1982-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm W Loveland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:25
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N4/00; A23N4/12; A23N4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A FRUIT ORIENTOR COMPRISING: AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR PROVIDED WITH FRUIT-RECEIVING CUPS SPACED ON A PREDETERMINED MODULUS AND EACH PROVIDED ON ITS BOTTOM WITH A CENTRAL HOLE; A FRUIT-TUMBLING WHEEL ECCENTRICALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF EACH CUP CENTRALLY THEREOF AND FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND PROTRUDING INTO ITS ASSOCIATED HOLE; MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING SAID WHEELS; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR IN INCREMENTS EQUAL TO SAID MODULUS AND FOR CAUSING SAID CONVEYOR TO DWELL AT THE TERMINUS OF EACH INCREMENT OF MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A FRUIT ORIENTOR COMPRISING: AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR PROVIDED WITH FRUIT-RECEIVING CUPS SPACED ON A PREDETERMINED MODULUS AND EACH PROVIDED ON ITS BOTTOM WITH A CENTRAL HOLE; A FRUIT-TUMBLING WHEEL ECCENTRICALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF EACH CUP CENTRALLY THEREOF AND FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND PROTRUDING INTO ITS ASSOCIATED HOLE; MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ROTATING SAID WHEELS; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR IN INCREMENTS EQUAL TO SAID MODULUS AND FOR CAUSING SAID CONVEYOR TO DWELL AT THE TERMINUS OF EACH INCREMENT OF MOVEMENT.
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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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |