US3264866A
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Rotating knife tenderometer
Assignee: Feed Service Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-07
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bouschart Kenneth
- 👤 Earl A Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:20
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE TENDERNESS OF A MATERIAL COMPRISING A DULL CUTTER, MEANS SUCCESSIVELY PASSING THE CUTTER ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH ON THE MATERIAL UNDER TEST TO CUT THE SAME, MEANS MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT FORCE BETWEEN THE CUTTER AND MATERIAL DURING EACH CUTTING PASS, AND MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE AVERAGE PENETRATION PER CUTTING PASS OF SAID CUTTER INTO SAID MATERIAL FOR A PLURALITY OF SUCH PASSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE TENDERNESS OF A MATERIAL COMPRISING A DULL CUTTER, MEANS SUCCESSIVELY PASSING THE CUTTER ALONG A PREDETERMINED PATH ON THE MATERIAL UNDER TEST TO CUT THE SAME, MEANS MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT FORCE BETWEEN THE CUTTER AND MATERIAL DURING EACH CUTTING PASS, AND MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE AVERAGE PENETRATION PER CUTTING PASS OF SAID CUTTER INTO SAID MATERIAL FOR A PLURALITY OF SUCH PASSES.
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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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |