US3229453A
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Harvester
Assignee: BEI Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-25
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest F Harrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/26; A01D46/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING BERRIES FROM A BUSH, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: GRIPPING AND SHAKING THE BASE OF SAID BUSH IN AN OSCILLATORY MANNER; CONTACTING THE BERRIES AND BRANCHES TO DISRUPT THE VIBRATORY PATTERN WITH BERRIES AT THE NODES AND THEREBY CAUSE THE BERRIES TO BE VIGOROUSLY SHAKEN TO FALL; AND CATCHING THE FALLING BERRIES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING BERRIES FROM A BUSH, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: GRIPPING AND SHAKING THE BASE OF SAID BUSH IN AN OSCILLATORY MANNER; CONTACTING THE BERRIES AND BRANCHES TO DISRUPT THE VIBRATORY PATTERN WITH BERRIES AT THE NODES AND THEREBY CAUSE THE BERRIES TO BE VIGOROUSLY SHAKEN TO FALL; AND CATCHING THE FALLING BERRIES.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |