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US3347426A
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Precision seed planter
Assignee: Massey Ferguson Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-15
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1985-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John E Morrison
- 👤 Oak Royal
- 👤 Arzoian John
- 👤 Kenneth M Hunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C7/00; A01C7/04; A01C7/08; A01C7/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S111/00; Y10S111/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A PLANTER COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING A SEED RELEASE POINT, AT LEAST ONE SEED CARRYING ELEMENT MOVABLE IN A CIRCULAR PATH PAST THE SEED RELEASE POINT, SEED SUPPLY MEANS, MEANS FOR CENTRIFUGALLY MOVING SEEDS FROM THE SUPPLY OF A SEED PATY CONCENTRIC WITH THE PATH OF THE SAID CARRYING ELEMENT AND THEREAFTER MOVE THE SEEDS AROUND SAID SEED PATH, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING THE SEED CARRYING ELEMENT AROUND ITS PATH IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THAT OF SEEDS AROUND THE SEED PATH AT A SPEED RELATIVE TO THE SEEDS SUCH THAT SEEDS ARE CENTRIFUGALLY URGED INTO THE SEED CARRYING ELEMENT WITH A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF IMPACT FORCE FOR TRANSPORT TO THE SEED RELEASE POINT.
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |