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US3233366A
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Apparatus for germinating seeds
Assignee: Asgrow Seed Co LLC
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Filing: 1963-07-26
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gabriel E Nutile
- 👤 Matsuoka Guy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C1/00; A01C1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
APPARATUS FOR GERMINATING SEEDS COMPRISING A FIRST CONTAINER, A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER, A SECOND IMPERFORATE CONTAINER SUPPORTING CONCENTRICALLY IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER SO THAT SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM SURROUNDS A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALL AND THE BOTTOM AREA OF SAID SECOND CONTAINER AND REGULATES THE TEMPERATURE IN SAID SECOND CONTAINER, A GERMINATING LIQUID IN SAID SECOND CONTAINER SEPARATE FROM SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM, A SOURCE OF AIR, CONDUIT MEANS DIRECTING SAID AIR FROM SAID SOURCE INTO SAID GERMINATING LIQUID, COOLING MEANS HAVING COOLING COILS POSITIONED IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER FOR LOWERING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM, HEATING MEANS HAVING A HEATING ELEMENT POSITIONED IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM AND CONTROL MEANS FOR REGULATING SAID COOLING MEANS AND SAID HEATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
APPARATUS FOR GERMINATING SEEDS COMPRISING A FIRST CONTAINER, A HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER, A SECOND IMPERFORATE CONTAINER SUPPORTING CONCENTRICALLY IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER SO THAT SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM SURROUNDS A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALL AND THE BOTTOM AREA OF SAID SECOND CONTAINER AND REGULATES THE TEMPERATURE IN SAID SECOND CONTAINER, A GERMINATING LIQUID IN SAID SECOND CONTAINER SEPARATE FROM SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM, A SOURCE OF AIR, CONDUIT MEANS DIRECTING SAID AIR FROM SAID SOURCE INTO SAID GERMINATING LIQUID, COOLING MEANS HAVING COOLING COILS POSITIONED IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER FOR LOWERING THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM, HEATING MEANS HAVING A HEATING ELEMENT POSITIONED IN SAID FIRST CONTAINER TO RAISE THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM AND CONTROL MEANS FOR REGULATING SAID COOLING MEANS AND SAID HEATING MEANS.
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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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |