US3394664A
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Wafering machine having overlapping press wheels
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1962-12-13
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Granted: 1968-07-30
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Expires: 1982-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M Roll
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:18
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/20; B30B11/201; B30B11/205; B30B11/207; B30B11/208; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
IN A MACHINE FOR WAFERING FORAGE MATERIALS SUCH AS HAY AND THE LIKE, THE COMBINATION OF: ANNULAR DIE STRUCTURE HAVING AXIALLY SPACED APART OPPOSITE RADIAL SIDES, AN ANNULAR MATERIAL-RECEIVING TRACK BETWEEN SAID SIDES, AN OUTER MATERIAL-DISCHARGE PERIPHERAL PORTION IN SURROUNDING RELATION TO THE TRACK, AND A PLURALITY OF UNIFORMLY CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED, GENERALLY RADIAL, SIMILAR DIES CELLS BETWEEN SAID SIDES AND OPENING AT OPPOSITE ENDS RESPECTIVELY TO THE TRACK AND PERIPHERAL PORTION; PRESS WHEEL MEANS FOR EXTRUDING MATERIAL RADIALLY OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE CELLS FROM THE TRACK TO SAID PORTION, COMPRISING A CARRIER HAVING A SHAFT COAXIAL WITH AND EXTENDING TOWARD SAID STRUCTURE FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF AND HAVING AN INNER END TERMINATING AT SAID ONE SIDE, CHEEK MEANS RIGID ON AND RADIAL TO SAID SHAFT AT SAID ONE SIDE, A PLURALITY OF PRESS WHEEL SHAFTS CARRIED BY THE CHEEK MEANS ON INDIVIDUAL AXES ECCENTRIC TO THE CARRIER SHAFT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
IN A MACHINE FOR WAFERING FORAGE MATERIALS SUCH AS HAY AND THE LIKE, THE COMBINATION OF: ANNULAR DIE STRUCTURE HAVING AXIALLY SPACED APART OPPOSITE RADIAL SIDES, AN ANNULAR MATERIAL-RECEIVING TRACK BETWEEN SAID SIDES, AN OUTER MATERIAL-DISCHARGE PERIPHERAL PORTION IN SURROUNDING RELATION TO THE TRACK, AND A PLURALITY OF UNIFORMLY CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED, GENERALLY RADIAL, SIMILAR DIES CELLS BETWEEN SAID SIDES AND OPENING AT OPPOSITE ENDS RESPECTIVELY TO THE TRACK AND PERIPHERAL PORTION; PRESS WHEEL MEANS FOR EXTRUDING MATERIAL RADIALLY OUTWARDLY THROUGH THE CELLS FROM THE TRACK TO SAID PORTION, COMPRISING A CARRIER HAVING A SHAFT COAXIAL WITH AND EXTENDING TOWARD SAID STRUCTURE FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF AND HAVING AN INNER END TERMINATING AT SAID ONE SIDE, CHEEK MEANS RIGID ON AND RADIAL TO SAID SHAFT AT SAID ONE SIDE, A PLURALITY OF PRESS WHEEL SHAFTS CARRIED BY THE CHEEK MEANS ON INDIVIDUAL AXES ECCENTRIC TO THE CARRIER SHAFT
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) | 1971-07-30 | 1972-01-29 | 1972-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-30 | 1976-01-29 | 1976-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-30 | 1980-01-29 | 1980-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |