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Tree shaker apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-27
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1984-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert M Shipley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A TREE SHAKER APPARATUS ADAPTED TO BE HELD BY A TREE TO BE SHAKEN COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER HAVING A LONGITUDIANAL AXIS, A PAIR OF VIBRATING ELEMENTS EACH SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE END OF SAID FRAME MEMBER ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID AXIS FOR TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT RELATIVELY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER WHEREBY THE ELEMENTS MAY BY AXIALLY APPLIED TO GRIP A TREE IN CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT, MEANS FOR URGING SEAID VIBRATING ELEMENTS RELATIVELY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, AN ECCENTRICALLY WEIGHTED ROTOR ON EACH VIBRATING ELEMENT, MOTIVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ROTOR, AND A FLEXIBLE PAD MOUNTED ON EACH VIBRATING ELEMENT IN POSITION BETWEEN THE VIBRATING ELEMENTS TO PROVIDE A CUSHIONED GRIP ON THE TREE TO BE SHAKEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A TREE SHAKER APPARATUS ADAPTED TO BE HELD BY A TREE TO BE SHAKEN COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER HAVING A LONGITUDIANAL AXIS, A PAIR OF VIBRATING ELEMENTS EACH SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE END OF SAID FRAME MEMBER ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID AXIS FOR TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT RELATIVELY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER WHEREBY THE ELEMENTS MAY BY AXIALLY APPLIED TO GRIP A TREE IN CLAMPING ENGAGEMENT, MEANS FOR URGING SEAID VIBRATING ELEMENTS RELATIVELY TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, AN ECCENTRICALLY WEIGHTED ROTOR ON EACH VIBRATING ELEMENT, MOTIVE MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ROTOR, AND A FLEXIBLE PAD MOUNTED ON EACH VIBRATING ELEMENT IN POSITION BETWEEN THE VIBRATING ELEMENTS TO PROVIDE A CUSHIONED GRIP ON THE TREE TO BE SHAKEN.
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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |