US3200575A
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Automatic fruit picking machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-11
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1984-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Hurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S56/00; Y10S56/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A PICKING HEAD FOR A PICKING ARM HAVING POWER MEANS TO MOVE THE ARM COMPRISING: (A) A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING AN INNER END AND AN OUTER END; (B) A PICKING MECHANISM DISPOSED ON THE OUTER END OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER; (C) A PHOTO-RESPONSIVE DEVICE DISPOSED IN THE INNER END AND RECEIVING LIGHT FROM THE OUTER END OF THE TUBE; (D) MEANS DISPOSED IN THE TUBULAR MEMBER FOR RESOLVING THE LIGHT FROM THE OUTER END TO DEFINE AN OPTICAL AXIS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE T UBE AND TO IMPINGE LIGHT FROM A FRUIT ONTO SAID PHOTO-RESPONSIVE DEVICE; (E) AND MEANS FOR SENSITIZING SAID PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MECHANISM TO LIGHT THAT IS OFF CENTER FROM THE OPTICAL AXIS, SO THAT CONTROL SIGNALS MAY BE SENT TO THE POWER MEANS FOR THE PICKING ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A PICKING HEAD FOR A PICKING ARM HAVING POWER MEANS TO MOVE THE ARM COMPRISING: (A) A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING AN INNER END AND AN OUTER END; (B) A PICKING MECHANISM DISPOSED ON THE OUTER END OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER; (C) A PHOTO-RESPONSIVE DEVICE DISPOSED IN THE INNER END AND RECEIVING LIGHT FROM THE OUTER END OF THE TUBE; (D) MEANS DISPOSED IN THE TUBULAR MEMBER FOR RESOLVING THE LIGHT FROM THE OUTER END TO DEFINE AN OPTICAL AXIS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE T UBE AND TO IMPINGE LIGHT FROM A FRUIT ONTO SAID PHOTO-RESPONSIVE DEVICE; (E) AND MEANS FOR SENSITIZING SAID PHOTO-RESPONSIVE MECHANISM TO LIGHT THAT IS OFF CENTER FROM THE OPTICAL AXIS, SO THAT CONTROL SIGNALS MAY BE SENT TO THE POWER MEANS FOR THE PICKING ARM.
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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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |