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US3365868A
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Apparatus for removing leaves from beets
Assignee: SOCIETER SA
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Filing: 1964-11-02
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Granted: 1968-01-30
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Expires: 1984-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Balligand Emile
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/42; A01D34/52; A01D23/00; A01D23/02; A01D33/00; A01D33/02; A01D2023/022; A01D2023/026; A01D2023/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LEAVES FROM BEET PLANTS COMPRISING A FIRST ROTOR PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CUTTING ELEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY THEREOF, A SECOND ROTOR TRAILING SAID FIRST ROTOR AND SIMILARLY PROVIDED WITH CUTTER ELEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY THEREOF, SAID SECOND ROTOR HAVING A TRANSVERSE AXIS SHAFT CARRIED BY FREE ENDS OF ARMS SWINGABLE ABOUT THE AXIS SHAFT OF SAID FIRST ROTOR AND SAID SWINGABLE ARMS PROVIDED ADJACENT THEIR FREE ENDS WITH MEANS FOR SPACING THE CUTTING ELEMENTS OF SAID SECOND ROTOR FROM THE GROUND SURFACE, SAID FIRST ROTOR ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT AN AXIS AT A FIXED DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND SO AS TO SEVER AND REMOVE THE FOLIAGE ABOVE THE NECKS OF BEET PLANTS. SAID SECOND ROTOR ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT SAID TRANSVERSE AXIS AT A VARIABLE DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND SO AS TO FOLLOW SAID FIRST ROTOR AND SEVER THE STUMP OF THE FOLIAGE STALK FROM THE ROOT PORTION OF SAID BEET PLANTS, WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL REMOVAL OF SAID ROOT PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
APPARATUS FOR REMOVING LEAVES FROM BEET PLANTS COMPRISING A FIRST ROTOR PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF CUTTING ELEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY THEREOF, A SECOND ROTOR TRAILING SAID FIRST ROTOR AND SIMILARLY PROVIDED WITH CUTTER ELEMENTS ADJACENT TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY THEREOF, SAID SECOND ROTOR HAVING A TRANSVERSE AXIS SHAFT CARRIED BY FREE ENDS OF ARMS SWINGABLE ABOUT THE AXIS SHAFT OF SAID FIRST ROTOR AND SAID SWINGABLE ARMS PROVIDED ADJACENT THEIR FREE ENDS WITH MEANS FOR SPACING THE CUTTING ELEMENTS OF SAID SECOND ROTOR FROM THE GROUND SURFACE, SAID FIRST ROTOR ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT AN AXIS AT A FIXED DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND SO AS TO SEVER AND REMOVE THE FOLIAGE ABOVE THE NECKS OF BEET PLANTS. SAID SECOND ROTOR ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT SAID TRANSVERSE AXIS AT A VARIABLE DISTANCE FROM THE GROUND SO AS TO FOLLOW SAID FIRST ROTOR AND SEVER THE STUMP OF THE FOLIAGE STALK FROM THE ROOT PORTION OF SAID BEET PLANTS, WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL REMOVAL OF SAID ROOT PORTION.
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) | 1971-01-29 | 1971-07-31 | 1972-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-29 | 1975-07-31 | 1976-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-29 | 1979-07-31 | 1980-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |