US3410065A
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Harvester for alfalfa and other forage crops
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-12
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Granted: 1968-11-12
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Expires: 1986-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D43/00; A01D43/003; F; F26; F26B; F26B19/00; F26B19/005; F26B5/00; F26B5/04; F26B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A MACHINE FOR HARVESTING ALFALFA AND OTHER FORAGE CROPS COMPRISING A MOBILE FRAME FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH A FIELD HAVING A FORAGE CROP TO BE HARVESTED, A CASING SUPPORTED BY THE FRAME, REFRIGERATING MEANS FOR QUICK FREEZING THE CROP MATERIAL ENTERING THE CASING FOR EXTRACTING MOISTURE FROM THE MATERIAL, DE-ICING MEANS IN THE CASING FOR SEPARATING THE ICE FROM THE MATERIAL TO EFFECT A DE-MOISTURIZING THEREOF, AND A CHOPPER AND BLOWER MEANS IN THE CASING FOR CHOPPING THE DE-MOISTURIZED MATERIAL TO A DESIRED FINENESS AND FOR EXPELLING THE CHOPPED MATERIAL FROM THE MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A MACHINE FOR HARVESTING ALFALFA AND OTHER FORAGE CROPS COMPRISING A MOBILE FRAME FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH A FIELD HAVING A FORAGE CROP TO BE HARVESTED, A CASING SUPPORTED BY THE FRAME, REFRIGERATING MEANS FOR QUICK FREEZING THE CROP MATERIAL ENTERING THE CASING FOR EXTRACTING MOISTURE FROM THE MATERIAL, DE-ICING MEANS IN THE CASING FOR SEPARATING THE ICE FROM THE MATERIAL TO EFFECT A DE-MOISTURIZING THEREOF, AND A CHOPPER AND BLOWER MEANS IN THE CASING FOR CHOPPING THE DE-MOISTURIZED MATERIAL TO A DESIRED FINENESS AND FOR EXPELLING THE CHOPPED MATERIAL FROM THE MACHINE.
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) | 1971-11-12 | 1972-05-13 | 1972-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-12 | 1976-05-13 | 1976-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-12 | 1980-05-13 | 1980-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |