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Timber harvesting machine
Assignee: Milacron Inc
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Filing: 1965-08-04
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Granted: 1967-10-24
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Expires: 1985-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Winblad
- 👤 Roland W Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G23/00; A01G23/02; A01G23/08; A01G23/091; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/40; B60P3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A TIMBER HARVESTING APPARATUS COMPRISING A SELFPROPELLED VEHICLE FOR SUPPORTING AND CONVEYING A VERTICAL TIMBER HARVESTING DEVICE THROUGH A TIMBER STAND, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A SINGLE CUT-OFF UNIT FOR SEVERING THE TRUNK OF A TREE AT ITS BASE AND ALSO AT SUCCESSIVE LOCATIONS ALONG THE TRUNK TO PROVIDE BOLTS OF THE DESIRED LENGTH, MEANS ON THE CUT-OFF UNIT TO GRIP THE TREE AND EFFECT ITS DESCENT IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION, AND DELIMBING UNIT ENCIRCLING THE TRUNK OF THE TREE IN VERTICAL SPACES RELATION ABOVE SAID CUT-OFF UNIT FOR REMOVING THE LIMBS FROM EACH TRUNK SECTION BEFORE IT IS SEVERED FROM THE TREE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A TIMBER HARVESTING APPARATUS COMPRISING A SELFPROPELLED VEHICLE FOR SUPPORTING AND CONVEYING A VERTICAL TIMBER HARVESTING DEVICE THROUGH A TIMBER STAND, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A SINGLE CUT-OFF UNIT FOR SEVERING THE TRUNK OF A TREE AT ITS BASE AND ALSO AT SUCCESSIVE LOCATIONS ALONG THE TRUNK TO PROVIDE BOLTS OF THE DESIRED LENGTH, MEANS ON THE CUT-OFF UNIT TO GRIP THE TREE AND EFFECT ITS DESCENT IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION, AND DELIMBING UNIT ENCIRCLING THE TRUNK OF THE TREE IN VERTICAL SPACES RELATION ABOVE SAID CUT-OFF UNIT FOR REMOVING THE LIMBS FROM EACH TRUNK SECTION BEFORE IT IS SEVERED FROM THE TREE.
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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 |