US3241650A
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Apparatus for facilitating the packaging of fruit
Assignee: Sunkist Growers Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-07
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1984-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter R Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:02
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/931; Y10S209/933
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING THE PACKAGING OF FRUIT COMPRISING: A PACKING TABLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF PACKING STATIONS THEREON; SAID TABLE HAVING AN INCLINED SURFACE EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID STATIONS ON WHICH FRUIT WILL GRAVITATE TO SAID STATIONS; CONVEYOR MEANS DISPOSED HORIZONTALLY AND HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES ABOVE SAID INCLINED SURFACE OPERABLE TO ADVANCE FRUIT OVER SAID TABLE; SAID INCLINED SURFACE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BENEATH AND PROJECTING BEYOND SAID EDGES OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS AND DISTRIBUTING MEANS COOPERABLE WITH SAID CONVEYOR MEANS FOR MOVING THE FRUIT FROM THE EDGE OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS REMOTE FROM SAID STATIONS ONTO SAID INCLINED SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING THE PACKAGING OF FRUIT COMPRISING: A PACKING TABLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF PACKING STATIONS THEREON; SAID TABLE HAVING AN INCLINED SURFACE EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID STATIONS ON WHICH FRUIT WILL GRAVITATE TO SAID STATIONS; CONVEYOR MEANS DISPOSED HORIZONTALLY AND HAVING OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES ABOVE SAID INCLINED SURFACE OPERABLE TO ADVANCE FRUIT OVER SAID TABLE; SAID INCLINED SURFACE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BENEATH AND PROJECTING BEYOND SAID EDGES OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS AND DISTRIBUTING MEANS COOPERABLE WITH SAID CONVEYOR MEANS FOR MOVING THE FRUIT FROM THE EDGE OF SAID CONVEYOR MEANS REMOTE FROM SAID STATIONS ONTO SAID INCLINED SURFACE.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |