US3407580A
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Fruit picking apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-03-23
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Granted: 1968-10-29
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Expires: 1986-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest E Murray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:19
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A FRUIT PICKER FOR PICKING FRUIT SUCH AS ORANGES OR THE LIKE FROM A TREE COMPRISING: FINGER MEANS DEFINING A COMB-LIKE STRUCTURE FOR COMBING THROUGH THE BRANCHES OF A TREE, SAID FINGER MEANS INCLUDING GRIPPING MEANS FOR GRIPPING THE BRANCH UPON WHICH THE FRUIT IS HELD AND FOR ENGAGING THE FRUIT AND FOR REMOVING THE FRUIT BY A RELATIVE FORCE BETWEEN THE BRANCH AND THE FRUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A FRUIT PICKER FOR PICKING FRUIT SUCH AS ORANGES OR THE LIKE FROM A TREE COMPRISING: FINGER MEANS DEFINING A COMB-LIKE STRUCTURE FOR COMBING THROUGH THE BRANCHES OF A TREE, SAID FINGER MEANS INCLUDING GRIPPING MEANS FOR GRIPPING THE BRANCH UPON WHICH THE FRUIT IS HELD AND FOR ENGAGING THE FRUIT AND FOR REMOVING THE FRUIT BY A RELATIVE FORCE BETWEEN THE BRANCH AND THE FRUIT.
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) | 1971-10-29 | 1972-04-29 | 1972-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-29 | 1976-04-29 | 1976-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-29 | 1980-04-29 | 1980-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |