US3218552A
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Solids determinator for establishing pounds of solids in fruit
Assignee: MECHTRON CORP
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst E Asmann
- 👤 Murray Malcolm Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/04; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR DETERMINING ELECTRONICALLY THE POUNDS OF SOLIDS IN CITRUS FRUIT OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A FLOW OF ALTERNATING CURRENT THROUGH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE FRUIT, PROBE MEANS FOR PROVIDING A READOUT OF IMPEDANCE PRESENT IN FRUIT, THUS TO PROVIDE AND INDICATION OF THE COMPARATIVE QUALITY OF SUCH FRUIT, AND ADDITIONAL MEANS FOR CORRECTING SUCH READOUT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE ACIDITY OF THE FRUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR DETERMINING ELECTRONICALLY THE POUNDS OF SOLIDS IN CITRUS FRUIT OR THE LIKE, COMPRISING MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING A FLOW OF ALTERNATING CURRENT THROUGH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE FRUIT, PROBE MEANS FOR PROVIDING A READOUT OF IMPEDANCE PRESENT IN FRUIT, THUS TO PROVIDE AND INDICATION OF THE COMPARATIVE QUALITY OF SUCH FRUIT, AND ADDITIONAL MEANS FOR CORRECTING SUCH READOUT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE ACIDITY OF THE FRUIT.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |