US3203159A
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Method of harvesting berries and similar produce from their plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond M Weygandt
- 👤 Raymond A Weygandt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S56/00; Y10S56/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
THE METHOD OF DISLODGING RIPE FRUIT FROM A FRUITBEARING BUSH OR THE LIKE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL CENTER AXIS WITHOUT ENGAGING INDIVIDUAL BRANCHES, LEAVES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PROGRESSIVELY MOVING A COMPRESSION TROUGH OPEN AT UPPER AND LOWER ENDS ALONG THE ENTIRE HEIGHT OF A FRUIT-BEARING BUSH OR THE LIKE AND COMPRESSING AND CONFINING THE ENTIRE BUSH SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM TWO OPPOSED CONTINUOUS VERTICAL PLANES ALONG THE ENTIRE HEIGHT OF THE BUSH FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID TROUGH TOWARD THE VERTICAL CENTER AXIS OF THE BUSH DURING THE ENTIRE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID COMPRESSION TROUGH; AND TRANSITIONALLY RELIEVING PRESSURE ALONG ONE VERTICAL PLANE WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICAL CENTER AXIS AT ONE SIDE OF SAID BUSH AND INCREASING THE PRESSURE AT THE OTHER SIDE THEREOF WHILE MAINTAINING AT LEAST THE INITIALLY IMPOSED COMPRESSIVE FORCE IMPOSED ON SAID BUSH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
THE METHOD OF DISLODGING RIPE FRUIT FROM A FRUITBEARING BUSH OR THE LIKE HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL CENTER AXIS WITHOUT ENGAGING INDIVIDUAL BRANCHES, LEAVES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PROGRESSIVELY MOVING A COMPRESSION TROUGH OPEN AT UPPER AND LOWER ENDS ALONG THE ENTIRE HEIGHT OF A FRUIT-BEARING BUSH OR THE LIKE AND COMPRESSING AND CONFINING THE ENTIRE BUSH SIMULTANEOUSLY FROM TWO OPPOSED CONTINUOUS VERTICAL PLANES ALONG THE ENTIRE HEIGHT OF THE BUSH FROM OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID TROUGH TOWARD THE VERTICAL CENTER AXIS OF THE BUSH DURING THE ENTIRE PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID COMPRESSION TROUGH; AND TRANSITIONALLY RELIEVING PRESSURE ALONG ONE VERTICAL PLANE WITH RESPECT TO THE VERTICAL CENTER AXIS AT ONE SIDE OF SAID BUSH AND INCREASING THE PRESSURE AT THE OTHER SIDE THEREOF WHILE MAINTAINING AT LEAST THE INITIALLY IMPOSED COMPRESSIVE FORCE IMPOSED ON SAID BUSH.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |