US3398516A
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Base cutter height indicators for cane harvesters
Assignee: Case LLC
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Filing: 1965-12-27
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Granted: 1968-08-27
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Expires: 1985-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Quick Donald Jonathan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D41/00; A01D41/12; A01D41/14; A01D45/00; A01D45/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A BASE CUTTER HEIGHT INDICATOR FOR A CANE HARVESTER OF THE TYPE HAVING A CUTTER FRAME SUPPORTING A VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE BASE CUTTER ON THE FORWARD END THEREOF COMPRISING: A SKID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE REAR END ON THE CUTTER FRAME, THE FREE END OF SAID SKID ADAPTED TO TRAIL THE SWATH OF THE ADJUSTABLE BASE CUTTER AND TO ENGAGE THE STUBBLE OF THE CUT CANE AND THE SOIL SURFACE BETWEEN STUBBLE, AN INDICATOR SCALE MOUNTED ON THE CANE HARVESTER FOR OBSERVATION BY THE OPERATOR, AN INDICATOR MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ACROSS SAID INDICATOR SCALE, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SKID TO SAID INDICATOR SUCH THAT PIVOTABLE MOVEMENT OF SAID SKID WILL CAUSE MOVEMENT OF THE INDICATOR OVER SAID INDICATOR SCALE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A BASE CUTTER HEIGHT INDICATOR FOR A CANE HARVESTER OF THE TYPE HAVING A CUTTER FRAME SUPPORTING A VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE BASE CUTTER ON THE FORWARD END THEREOF COMPRISING: A SKID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE REAR END ON THE CUTTER FRAME, THE FREE END OF SAID SKID ADAPTED TO TRAIL THE SWATH OF THE ADJUSTABLE BASE CUTTER AND TO ENGAGE THE STUBBLE OF THE CUT CANE AND THE SOIL SURFACE BETWEEN STUBBLE, AN INDICATOR SCALE MOUNTED ON THE CANE HARVESTER FOR OBSERVATION BY THE OPERATOR, AN INDICATOR MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT ACROSS SAID INDICATOR SCALE, AND MEANS CONNECTING SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED SKID TO SAID INDICATOR SUCH THAT PIVOTABLE MOVEMENT OF SAID SKID WILL CAUSE MOVEMENT OF THE INDICATOR OVER SAID INDICATOR SCALE.
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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) | 1971-08-27 | 1972-02-26 | 1972-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-27 | 1976-02-26 | 1976-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-27 | 1980-02-26 | 1980-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |