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US3316697A
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Pressure plate assembly for cotton picker tunnel
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1962-03-26
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1982-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/08; A01D46/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A HOUSING STRUCTURE FOR A COTTON HARVESTER HAVING A FORE-AND-AFT EXTENDING PLANT RECEIVING PASSAGE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: UPRIGHT WALL STRUCTURE ADJACENT TO AND DEFINING AT LEAST A PORTION OF ONE SIDE OF THE PASSAGE COMPOSED OF UPPER AND LOWER VERTICALLY DISPOSED FOREAND-AFT EXTENDING PLATES; MEANS MOUNTING THE PLATES ON THE HOUSING STRUCTURE FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT AS RESPECTS THE PASSAGE; MEANS ON THE HOUSING STRUCTURE YIELDABLY RESISTING OUTWARD MOVEMENTS OF THE PLATES RELATIVE TO THE PASSAGE; AND POWER MEANS ON THE HOUSING STRUCTURE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER PLATE ADJUSTABLE TO EFFECT LATERAL OUTWARD POSITIONING OF THE LATTER RELATIVE TO THE LOWER PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A HOUSING STRUCTURE FOR A COTTON HARVESTER HAVING A FORE-AND-AFT EXTENDING PLANT RECEIVING PASSAGE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: UPRIGHT WALL STRUCTURE ADJACENT TO AND DEFINING AT LEAST A PORTION OF ONE SIDE OF THE PASSAGE COMPOSED OF UPPER AND LOWER VERTICALLY DISPOSED FOREAND-AFT EXTENDING PLATES; MEANS MOUNTING THE PLATES ON THE HOUSING STRUCTURE FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT AS RESPECTS THE PASSAGE; MEANS ON THE HOUSING STRUCTURE YIELDABLY RESISTING OUTWARD MOVEMENTS OF THE PLATES RELATIVE TO THE PASSAGE; AND POWER MEANS ON THE HOUSING STRUCTURE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER PLATE ADJUSTABLE TO EFFECT LATERAL OUTWARD POSITIONING OF THE LATTER RELATIVE TO THE LOWER PLATE.
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) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |