US3224512A
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Soil sampler
Assignee: Noble Research Institute LLC
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack P Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:59
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/02; E21B7/027; E21B49/00; E21B49/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A MOBILE SOIL SAMPLER COMPRISING A VEHICLE FRAME HAVING AN UPRIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBER MOUNTED THEREON, A SAMPLING DEVICE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER, SAID SAMPLING DEVICE COMPRISING A CYLINDER, A PISTON VERTICALLY RECIPROCABLE IN SAID CYLINDER, A SAMPLING TUBE FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID PISTON AND DEPENDING THEREFROM, A SPOUT PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM SAID SAMPLING TUBE, A RECEPTACLE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SOIL SAMPLES DISCHARGED THROUGH SAID SPOUT, A SOURCE OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, SAID SAMPLING TUBE BEING NORMALLY HELD IN A RETRACTED AND FORWARD POSITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE FORWARD MOTION OF SAID VEHICLE FOR PERIODICALLY ADMITTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID SOURCE TO THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER, THEREBY MOVING SAID PISTON DOWNWARDLY AND INJECTING SAID SAMPLING TUBE INTO THE GROUND, AND THEREAFTER ADMITTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID SOURCE TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID CYLINDER WHILE SAID SAMPLING TUBE IS IN THE GROUND, THEREBY RAISING SAID TUBE AND RETURNING SAID TUBE TO ITS NORMAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A MOBILE SOIL SAMPLER COMPRISING A VEHICLE FRAME HAVING AN UPRIGHT SUPPORTING MEMBER MOUNTED THEREON, A SAMPLING DEVICE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER, SAID SAMPLING DEVICE COMPRISING A CYLINDER, A PISTON VERTICALLY RECIPROCABLE IN SAID CYLINDER, A SAMPLING TUBE FIXEDLY SECURED TO SAID PISTON AND DEPENDING THEREFROM, A SPOUT PROJECTING LATERALLY FROM SAID SAMPLING TUBE, A RECEPTACLE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SOIL SAMPLES DISCHARGED THROUGH SAID SPOUT, A SOURCE OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, SAID SAMPLING TUBE BEING NORMALLY HELD IN A RETRACTED AND FORWARD POSITION, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE FORWARD MOTION OF SAID VEHICLE FOR PERIODICALLY ADMITTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID SOURCE TO THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER, THEREBY MOVING SAID PISTON DOWNWARDLY AND INJECTING SAID SAMPLING TUBE INTO THE GROUND, AND THEREAFTER ADMITTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID SOURCE TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID CYLINDER WHILE SAID SAMPLING TUBE IS IN THE GROUND, THEREBY RAISING SAID TUBE AND RETURNING SAID TUBE TO ITS NORMAL POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |