US3286745A
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Machines for producing wood shavings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-14
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F Meis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:04
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27L; B27L11/00; B27L11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING WOOD SHAVINGS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED TABLE HAVING A CUTTER OPENING THEREIN; AN OPEN BOTTOM WOOD LOG HOPPER MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OVER AND BEYOND SAID CUTTER OPENING; A PAIR OF ROTARY CUTTERS SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION BELOW SAID TABLE OPENING AND HAVING PORTIONS PROJECTING THERETHROUGH AND SLIGHTLY ABOVE SAID TABLE; MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID CUTTERS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS; AND MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID HOPPER TO CAUSE IT TO COMPLETELY TRAVERSE THE CUTTER OPENING AND BOTH CUTTERS IN EACH DIRECTION OF RECIPROCATION OF THE HOPPER, THE FULL RECIPROCATION OF THE HOPPER AND THE DIRECTIONS OF ROTATION OF THE CUTTERS CAUSING THE LOWERMOST LOGS IN THE HOPPER TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY EVENLY SHAVED IN EACH DIRECTION OF RECIPROCATION OF THE HOPPER ONLY BY THE CUTTER ROTATING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE TABLE IS BEING THEN RECIPROCATED FROM THE THEN LEADING ENDS OF THE LOGS INWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A MACHINE FOR PRODUCING WOOD SHAVINGS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED TABLE HAVING A CUTTER OPENING THEREIN; AN OPEN BOTTOM WOOD LOG HOPPER MOUNTED FOR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT OVER AND BEYOND SAID CUTTER OPENING; A PAIR OF ROTARY CUTTERS SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION BELOW SAID TABLE OPENING AND HAVING PORTIONS PROJECTING THERETHROUGH AND SLIGHTLY ABOVE SAID TABLE; MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID CUTTERS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS; AND MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID HOPPER TO CAUSE IT TO COMPLETELY TRAVERSE THE CUTTER OPENING AND BOTH CUTTERS IN EACH DIRECTION OF RECIPROCATION OF THE HOPPER, THE FULL RECIPROCATION OF THE HOPPER AND THE DIRECTIONS OF ROTATION OF THE CUTTERS CAUSING THE LOWERMOST LOGS IN THE HOPPER TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY EVENLY SHAVED IN EACH DIRECTION OF RECIPROCATION OF THE HOPPER ONLY BY THE CUTTER ROTATING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE TABLE IS BEING THEN RECIPROCATED FROM THE THEN LEADING ENDS OF THE LOGS INWARDLY.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |