US3284932A
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Shrub and tree balling and transplanting implement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-07
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin A Wendlandt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G23/00; A01G23/02; A01G23/04; A01G23/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A SHRUB AND TREE BALLING AND TRANSPLANTING ELEMENT, COMPRISING AN ELONGATE, TUBULAR BODY HAVING OPEN TOP AND BOTTOM ENDS AND DIVIDED LONGITUDINALLY INTO SECTIONS, MEANS COUPLING SAID SECTIONS TOGETHER FOR READY SEPARATION THEREOF, THE BODY SECTIONS HAVING SHARP BOTTOM EDGES FOR FACILITATING FORCING THE BODY INTO THE EARTH IN ENCASING RELATION TO A PLANT, A DRIVING MEANS, MEANS COUPLING SAID DRIVING MEANS WITH THE TOP OF THE BODY, A ROOT CUTTER MECHANISM, AND MEANS FOR REMOVABLY MOUNTING SAID MECHANISM ON THE SIDE OF SAID BODY FOR OPERATION IN A PLANE ACROSS THE BOTTOM END OF THE BODY AND ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID TUBULAR BODY AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING AN OPERATOR EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING SAID MOUNTING MEANS FROM SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A SHRUB AND TREE BALLING AND TRANSPLANTING ELEMENT, COMPRISING AN ELONGATE, TUBULAR BODY HAVING OPEN TOP AND BOTTOM ENDS AND DIVIDED LONGITUDINALLY INTO SECTIONS, MEANS COUPLING SAID SECTIONS TOGETHER FOR READY SEPARATION THEREOF, THE BODY SECTIONS HAVING SHARP BOTTOM EDGES FOR FACILITATING FORCING THE BODY INTO THE EARTH IN ENCASING RELATION TO A PLANT, A DRIVING MEANS, MEANS COUPLING SAID DRIVING MEANS WITH THE TOP OF THE BODY, A ROOT CUTTER MECHANISM, AND MEANS FOR REMOVABLY MOUNTING SAID MECHANISM ON THE SIDE OF SAID BODY FOR OPERATION IN A PLANE ACROSS THE BOTTOM END OF THE BODY AND ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID TUBULAR BODY AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING AN OPERATOR EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF SAID BODY FOR ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING SAID MOUNTING MEANS FROM SAID BODY.
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |