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US3264877A
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Soil sampling device
Assignee: Cushman Inc
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Filing: 1964-08-17
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip E Boxrud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:18
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B49/00; E21B49/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A SOIL PROBING DEVICE FOR TAKING INTERMITTENTLY SPACED SAMPLES OF SOIL FROM A GIVEN LAND AREA COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, POWER MEANS WHEREBY SAID DEVICE IS MOVED OVER SAID LAND AREA AND SECONDARY POWER MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST NOTED POWER MEANS WHEREBY THE SAID DEVICE IS RAISED AND LOWERED OUT OF AND INTO SOIL ENGAGEMENT, A FRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE FIRST NOTED POWER MEANS AND A ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL CHAMBER WITH AN ACCESS DOOR CARRIED BY SAID FRAME, SOIL PROBING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERNAL CHAMBER IN THE SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER FOR TAKING INTERMITTENTLY SPACED CORES OF SOIL FROM THE GROUND AND AUTOMATICALLY DEPOSITING THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A SOIL PROBING DEVICE FOR TAKING INTERMITTENTLY SPACED SAMPLES OF SOIL FROM A GIVEN LAND AREA COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, POWER MEANS WHEREBY SAID DEVICE IS MOVED OVER SAID LAND AREA AND SECONDARY POWER MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST NOTED POWER MEANS WHEREBY THE SAID DEVICE IS RAISED AND LOWERED OUT OF AND INTO SOIL ENGAGEMENT, A FRAME PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE FIRST NOTED POWER MEANS AND A ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL CHAMBER WITH AN ACCESS DOOR CARRIED BY SAID FRAME, SOIL PROBING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERNAL CHAMBER IN THE SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER FOR TAKING INTERMITTENTLY SPACED CORES OF SOIL FROM THE GROUND AND AUTOMATICALLY DEPOSITING THE
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) | 1969-08-08 | 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 |