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US3360858A
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Combination pruning device with adjustable handle
Assignee: Robert Bosch Tool Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-28
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1986-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Cowley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G3/00; A01G3/02; A01G3/025; A01G3/0255; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN COMBINATION, A POLE SUPPORTED PRUNER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRAL HOOK PORTION DEFINING A BRANCHENGAGING OPENING AND A SHEAR BLADE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT INTO SAID OPENING FOR GUILLOTINING BRANCHES ENGAGED THEREIN, BIASING MEANS HOLDING SAID SHEAR BLADE IN A RETRACTED POSITION SPACED FROM SAID HOOK PORTION, PULL MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID SHEAR BLADE AGAINST THE ACTION OF SAID BIASING MEANS, THE PULL MEANS INCLUDING A LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE CORD AND AN ADJUSTABLE HAND GRIP SECURED TO THE CORD, SAID HAND GRIP COMPRISING: A MEMBER OF A SIZE AND SHAPE TO BE CONVENIENTLY HAND GRASPED HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY SPACED TRANSVERSE HOLES FORMED THEREIN, THE CORD BEING LOOPED THROUGH THE HOLES IN SUCH MANNER AS TO POSITIVELY POSITION SAID MEMBER ON THE CORD FOR FACIL-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN COMBINATION, A POLE SUPPORTED PRUNER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRAL HOOK PORTION DEFINING A BRANCHENGAGING OPENING AND A SHEAR BLADE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT INTO SAID OPENING FOR GUILLOTINING BRANCHES ENGAGED THEREIN, BIASING MEANS HOLDING SAID SHEAR BLADE IN A RETRACTED POSITION SPACED FROM SAID HOOK PORTION, PULL MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID SHEAR BLADE AGAINST THE ACTION OF SAID BIASING MEANS, THE PULL MEANS INCLUDING A LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE CORD AND AN ADJUSTABLE HAND GRIP SECURED TO THE CORD, SAID HAND GRIP COMPRISING: A MEMBER OF A SIZE AND SHAPE TO BE CONVENIENTLY HAND GRASPED HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY SPACED TRANSVERSE HOLES FORMED THEREIN, THE CORD BEING LOOPED THROUGH THE HOLES IN SUCH MANNER AS TO POSITIVELY POSITION SAID MEMBER ON THE CORD FOR FACIL-
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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |