US3285365A
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Apparatus particularly for use in harvesting hops
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-14
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Le Roy T Longton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN HARVESTING HOP VINES WHICH HANG FROM OVERHEAD TRELLIS WIRES COMPRISING A MOTOR VEHICLE, A SUPPORTING FRAME ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL TRACK MEANS EXTENDING ABOVE THE VEHICLE, A CARRIAGE ENGAGING THE TRACK MEANS AND MOVABLE UPWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY THEREON, POWER MEANS CONTROLLED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CONNECTED WITH THE CARRIAGE TO RAISE AND LOWER THE SAME, A WORKER SUPPORTING PLATFORM SECURED TO THE CARRIAGE TO MOVE THEREWITH AND ADAPTED TO POSITION THE WORKER CLOSE TO SAID VINES, A VINE PACKING RACK PIVOTED TO THE CARRIAGE AND BEING VERTICALLY SWINGABLE AND ADAPTED IN ONE POSITION TO PROJECT SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY ABOVE THE CARRIAGE AND IN ANOTHER POSITION TO PROJECT SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY FORWARDLY OF THE CARRIAGE AND VEHICLE, AND SEPARATE POWER MEANS CONTROLLED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CONNECTED WITH SAID RACK TO CONTROL THE MOVEMENT THEREOF UPON THE CARRIAGE.
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 |