US3348504A
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Cell-less planter
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1965-05-28
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond C Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C7/00; A01C7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN A PLANTER HAVING A FRAME AND A SEED HOPPER MOUNTED ON THE FRAME, A RELATIVELY STATIONARY PLATE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOPPER AND IN CONTACT WITH THE SEED, A SEED WHEEL MOUNTED ON THE FRAME FOR ROTATION PARALLEL TO SAID PLATE IN THE PATH OF SAID SEED, INCLUDING A HUB SECTION AND RADIALLY PROJECTING AXIALLY YIELDABLE FINGERS HAVING A BIAS TOWARD SAID PLATE, AXIALLY PROJECTING ACTUATING MEANS CARRIED BY THE PLATE ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FINGERS DURING A PORTION OF THE PATH OF ROTATION OF THE WHEEL TO DEFLECT SAID FINGERS SUFFICIENTLY TO ACCOMMODATE A SEED BETWEEN THE DEFLECTED FINGERS AND THE PLATE, EACH OF SAID FINGERS BEING BIASED TOWARD THE PLATE AFTER ROTATION OF THE WHEEL BEYOND SAID ACTUATING MEANS TO HOLD SAID SEED BETWEEN THE FINGER AND THE PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN A PLANTER HAVING A FRAME AND A SEED HOPPER MOUNTED ON THE FRAME, A RELATIVELY STATIONARY PLATE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE HOPPER AND IN CONTACT WITH THE SEED, A SEED WHEEL MOUNTED ON THE FRAME FOR ROTATION PARALLEL TO SAID PLATE IN THE PATH OF SAID SEED, INCLUDING A HUB SECTION AND RADIALLY PROJECTING AXIALLY YIELDABLE FINGERS HAVING A BIAS TOWARD SAID PLATE, AXIALLY PROJECTING ACTUATING MEANS CARRIED BY THE PLATE ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FINGERS DURING A PORTION OF THE PATH OF ROTATION OF THE WHEEL TO DEFLECT SAID FINGERS SUFFICIENTLY TO ACCOMMODATE A SEED BETWEEN THE DEFLECTED FINGERS AND THE PLATE, EACH OF SAID FINGERS BEING BIASED TOWARD THE PLATE AFTER ROTATION OF THE WHEEL BEYOND SAID ACTUATING MEANS TO HOLD SAID SEED BETWEEN THE FINGER AND THE PLATE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-23 | 1971-04-24 | 1971-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-23 | 1975-04-24 | 1975-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-23 | 1979-04-24 | 1979-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |