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US3406506A
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Tobacco harvester with mechanism for orienting leaves before defoliation
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1966-07-25
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Granted: 1968-10-22
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Expires: 1986-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shriver George Harvey
- 👤 Shaeffer Clarence Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D45/00; A01D45/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A TOBACCO HARVESTER HAVING PRIMING MEANS FOR REMOVING SELECTED TOBACCO LEAVES FROM A ROW OF TOBACCO PLANTS, LEAF ORIENTING MEANS ADJACENT THE PRIMING MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID SELECTED TOBACCO LEAVES ON THE PLANTS PRIOR TO THEIR REMOVAL AND TO ORIENT THEM WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS FOR CONVEYING SAID REMOVED TOBACCO LEAVE AWAY FROM SAID PRIMING MEANS TO A RECEIVING STATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A TOBACCO HARVESTER HAVING PRIMING MEANS FOR REMOVING SELECTED TOBACCO LEAVES FROM A ROW OF TOBACCO PLANTS, LEAF ORIENTING MEANS ADJACENT THE PRIMING MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID SELECTED TOBACCO LEAVES ON THE PLANTS PRIOR TO THEIR REMOVAL AND TO ORIENT THEM WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS FOR CONVEYING SAID REMOVED TOBACCO LEAVE AWAY FROM SAID PRIMING MEANS TO A RECEIVING STATION.
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) | 1971-10-22 | 1972-04-22 | 1972-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-22 | 1976-04-22 | 1976-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-22 | 1980-04-22 | 1980-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |