US3329290A
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Orchard apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-16
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carthel D Lowery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
ORCHARD APPARATUS WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A BOOM COMPRISING THREE SECTIONS, EACH OF SAID SECTIONS BEING OF VARIABLE LENGTH, DEPENDING UPON ORCHARD REQUIREMENTS; (A1) A FIRST SAID SECTION BEING VARIABLE IN THE PLANE ONLY AND MOUNTED ON A MOBILE PLATFORM; (A2) A SECOND SAID SECTION BEING VARIABLE IN BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLANES, AND MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST SECTION; (A3) A THIRD SECTION BEING VARIABLE IN BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLANES AND MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND SECTION; (B) A FRUIT PICKER''S PLATFORM MOUNTED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID BOOM, SAID PLATFORM BEING VARIABLE IN THE VERTICAL PLANE ONLY AND MOUNTED ON SAID THIRD SECTION; (C) A FRUIT TROUGH SUPPORTED BY SAID PLATFORM; (D) A CARRIER TUBE SUPPORTED ON SAID BOOM AND CONNECTED TO SAID FRUIT TROUGH TO CONVEY FRUIT PLACED IN SAID TROUGH DOWN THE CARRIER TUBE AND TOWARDS THE MOBILE PLATFORM;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
ORCHARD APPARATUS WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A BOOM COMPRISING THREE SECTIONS, EACH OF SAID SECTIONS BEING OF VARIABLE LENGTH, DEPENDING UPON ORCHARD REQUIREMENTS; (A1) A FIRST SAID SECTION BEING VARIABLE IN THE PLANE ONLY AND MOUNTED ON A MOBILE PLATFORM; (A2) A SECOND SAID SECTION BEING VARIABLE IN BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLANES, AND MOUNTED ON SAID FIRST SECTION; (A3) A THIRD SECTION BEING VARIABLE IN BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLANES AND MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND SECTION; (B) A FRUIT PICKER''S PLATFORM MOUNTED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID BOOM, SAID PLATFORM BEING VARIABLE IN THE VERTICAL PLANE ONLY AND MOUNTED ON SAID THIRD SECTION; (C) A FRUIT TROUGH SUPPORTED BY SAID PLATFORM; (D) A CARRIER TUBE SUPPORTED ON SAID BOOM AND CONNECTED TO SAID FRUIT TROUGH TO CONVEY FRUIT PLACED IN SAID TROUGH DOWN THE CARRIER TUBE AND TOWARDS THE MOBILE PLATFORM;
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |