US3324786A
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Grape cooler and field packer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-13
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Granted: 1967-06-13
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Expires: 1984-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alwyn E Geiser
- 👤 Lorin L Mccarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:01
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B7/00; A23B7/04; A23B7/0408; A01; A01D; A01D46/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A GRAPE COOLING MECHANISM, FOR COOLING FRESHLY PICKED GRAPES, A MOBILE FLAT BED VEHICLE HAVING A PLATFORM THEREON WITH A PERFORATE TOP, A PAIR OF FORE AND AFT COOLING AND DRYING WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON VERTICAL AXLES ON SAID BED, SAID WHEELS HAVING ANNULAR GRAPE RECEIVING AND COOLING TROUGHS, ANNULAR GRAPE RECEIVING TROUGHS WITH PERFORATE SCREENED BOTTOMS, JOURNALLED ON SAID SHAFTS, WET AIR BLOWER COOLERS MOUNTED ON SAID BED BELOW SAID WHEELS; ANNULAR OUTLET DUCTS RECEIVING AIR DRAFTS TAGENTIALLY FROM SAID BLOWERS TO PRODUCE ROTARY AIR DRAFTS FROM THE TOP OF EACH DUCT; SAID PLATFORMS HAVING LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS CENTRALLY POSITIONED AND ADJACENT SAID WHEELS ON SAID PLATFORM; AND MOTIVE MEANS CONNECTED WITH AND OPERATING WITH BLOWERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A GRAPE COOLING MECHANISM, FOR COOLING FRESHLY PICKED GRAPES, A MOBILE FLAT BED VEHICLE HAVING A PLATFORM THEREON WITH A PERFORATE TOP, A PAIR OF FORE AND AFT COOLING AND DRYING WHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON VERTICAL AXLES ON SAID BED, SAID WHEELS HAVING ANNULAR GRAPE RECEIVING AND COOLING TROUGHS, ANNULAR GRAPE RECEIVING TROUGHS WITH PERFORATE SCREENED BOTTOMS, JOURNALLED ON SAID SHAFTS, WET AIR BLOWER COOLERS MOUNTED ON SAID BED BELOW SAID WHEELS; ANNULAR OUTLET DUCTS RECEIVING AIR DRAFTS TAGENTIALLY FROM SAID BLOWERS TO PRODUCE ROTARY AIR DRAFTS FROM THE TOP OF EACH DUCT; SAID PLATFORMS HAVING LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS CENTRALLY POSITIONED AND ADJACENT SAID WHEELS ON SAID PLATFORM; AND MOTIVE MEANS CONNECTED WITH AND OPERATING WITH BLOWERS.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-06-12 | 1970-12-12 | 1971-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-12 | 1974-12-12 | 1975-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-12 | 1978-12-12 | 1979-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |