US3276495A
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Apparatus for shelling pecans
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-07-30
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1979-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Virgil T Calfee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:35
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N5/00; A23N5/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
AN AUTOMATION APPARATUS FOR REMOVING THE HARD BRITTLE EXTERNAL SHELL OF PECANS AT ORDINARY ROOM TEMPERATURE TO EXPOSE THE INNER NUT MEAT, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING MEANS, A PRESSURIZING PLATFROM ASSEMBLY ON SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, A PECAN CARRYING CONTAINER ADAPTED TO MOVE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATFORM ASSEMBLY IN PRESSURE TIGHT RELATION THERETO AND THEREBY FORM A SEALED INTERIOR TO SAID CONTAINER, MEANS TO APPLY COMPRESSED AIR TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER GRADUALLY FOR A SUFFICIENT TIME TO PENETRATE TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID SHELL AND IN A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT TO EXPLODE SAID SHELL WHEN THE EXTERNAL PRESSURE AT SAID SHELL IS SUDDENLY REDUCED TO ATMOSPHERIC, AND MEANS TO RAPIDLY MOVE SAID CONTAINER AWAY FROM ITS PRESSURE TIGHT ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATFROM AND RELEASE THE INTERIOR PRESSURE, AND MEANS TO SHUT OFF THE APPLICATION OF SAID COMPRESSED AIR PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
AN AUTOMATION APPARATUS FOR REMOVING THE HARD BRITTLE EXTERNAL SHELL OF PECANS AT ORDINARY ROOM TEMPERATURE TO EXPOSE THE INNER NUT MEAT, COMPRISING: A SUPPORTING MEANS, A PRESSURIZING PLATFROM ASSEMBLY ON SAID SUPPORTING MEANS, A PECAN CARRYING CONTAINER ADAPTED TO MOVE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATFORM ASSEMBLY IN PRESSURE TIGHT RELATION THERETO AND THEREBY FORM A SEALED INTERIOR TO SAID CONTAINER, MEANS TO APPLY COMPRESSED AIR TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER GRADUALLY FOR A SUFFICIENT TIME TO PENETRATE TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID SHELL AND IN A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT TO EXPLODE SAID SHELL WHEN THE EXTERNAL PRESSURE AT SAID SHELL IS SUDDENLY REDUCED TO ATMOSPHERIC, AND MEANS TO RAPIDLY MOVE SAID CONTAINER AWAY FROM ITS PRESSURE TIGHT ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PLATFROM AND RELEASE THE INTERIOR PRESSURE, AND MEANS TO SHUT OFF THE APPLICATION OF SAID COMPRESSED AIR PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF SAID CONTAINER.
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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) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |