US3258142A
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Machine for harvesting fruit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-25
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1984-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Girardi Antonio Lawrence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:33
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A MECHANISM FOR HARVESTING AND HANDLING FRUIT COMPRISING A MOBILE CARRIAGE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF EXTENSIBLE BOOMS EACH PROVIDED WITH AN EXTENSIBLE CONVEYOR OPERABLE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM FOR CARRYING FRUIT FROM A PICKER''S STATION AT THE OUTER END OF EACH BOOM TO A DELIVERY STATION ADJACENT ITS BASE, A FORK-LIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED UPON THE TRAILING END OF THE CARRIAGE, MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE FORK-LIFT MECHANISM INDEPENDENTLY OF THE BOOMS, A RECEIVER RELEASABLY SUPPORTED BY THE FORK-LIFT IN FRUIT RECEIVING POSITION, SAID RECEIVER BEING OF FORAMINOUS HAMPER-LIKE CONSTRUCTION HAVING A CAPACITY IN THE ORDER OF A MULTIPLE OF SIX LUG BOXES, AND MEANS FOR CONVEYING FRUIT FROM THE DELIVERY STATIONS TO THE RECEIVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A MECHANISM FOR HARVESTING AND HANDLING FRUIT COMPRISING A MOBILE CARRIAGE PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF EXTENSIBLE BOOMS EACH PROVIDED WITH AN EXTENSIBLE CONVEYOR OPERABLE ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE BOOM FOR CARRYING FRUIT FROM A PICKER''S STATION AT THE OUTER END OF EACH BOOM TO A DELIVERY STATION ADJACENT ITS BASE, A FORK-LIFT MECHANISM MOUNTED UPON THE TRAILING END OF THE CARRIAGE, MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE FORK-LIFT MECHANISM INDEPENDENTLY OF THE BOOMS, A RECEIVER RELEASABLY SUPPORTED BY THE FORK-LIFT IN FRUIT RECEIVING POSITION, SAID RECEIVER BEING OF FORAMINOUS HAMPER-LIKE CONSTRUCTION HAVING A CAPACITY IN THE ORDER OF A MULTIPLE OF SIX LUG BOXES, AND MEANS FOR CONVEYING FRUIT FROM THE DELIVERY STATIONS TO THE RECEIVER.
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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |