US3411757A
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Assignee: HALE RUBY O
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Filing: 1966-03-28
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Granted: 1968-11-19
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Expires: 1986-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hale Loren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:50
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28C; B28C7/00; B28C7/04; B28C7/06; B28C7/10; B28C5/00; B28C5/08; B28C5/10; B28C5/12; B28C5/1238; B28C5/1292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A LOADER COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED FEED TUBE INCLUDING: (A) A CLOSURE AT EACH END THEREOF (B) A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED DISCHARGE TUBE AT THE UPPER END (C) A MATERIAL RECEIVING OPENING AT THE TOP HALF OF SAID FEED TUBE ADJACENT THE LOWER END (D) A ROTATABLE AUGER SUPPORTED BY SAID CLOSURES, MEANS TO ROTATE SAID AUGER; A HOPPER EXTENDING UPWARDLY ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF SAID TUBE FROM SAID MATERIAL RECEIVING OPENING TO CAUSE SAID MATERIAL TO CONVERGE THEREINTO SAID FEED TUBE; A MESH COVER FOR SAID HOPPER PIVOTAL ALONG THE REAR EDGE OF SAID HOPPER AND MEANS TO RAISE THE FREE END TO AN ANGULAR POSITION WITH RESPECT TO HORIZONTAL; A DUAL WHEELED SUPPORT FOR SAID TUBE; AN ADJUSTABLE TRIPOD SUPPORT LEG AT THE LOWER END OF SAID FEED TUBE TO POSITION SAID DISCHARGE TUBE AT A DESIRED HEIGHT; AND AN ANGULAR BRACKET SUPPORTED ATOP AND ACROSS SAID MATERIAL RECEIVING OPENING ACTING AS A BRIDGE TO PREVENT JAMMING OF THE AUGER AT THE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A LOADER COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSED FEED TUBE INCLUDING: (A) A CLOSURE AT EACH END THEREOF (B) A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED DISCHARGE TUBE AT THE UPPER END (C) A MATERIAL RECEIVING OPENING AT THE TOP HALF OF SAID FEED TUBE ADJACENT THE LOWER END (D) A ROTATABLE AUGER SUPPORTED BY SAID CLOSURES, MEANS TO ROTATE SAID AUGER; A HOPPER EXTENDING UPWARDLY ADJACENT THE LOWER END OF SAID TUBE FROM SAID MATERIAL RECEIVING OPENING TO CAUSE SAID MATERIAL TO CONVERGE THEREINTO SAID FEED TUBE; A MESH COVER FOR SAID HOPPER PIVOTAL ALONG THE REAR EDGE OF SAID HOPPER AND MEANS TO RAISE THE FREE END TO AN ANGULAR POSITION WITH RESPECT TO HORIZONTAL; A DUAL WHEELED SUPPORT FOR SAID TUBE; AN ADJUSTABLE TRIPOD SUPPORT LEG AT THE LOWER END OF SAID FEED TUBE TO POSITION SAID DISCHARGE TUBE AT A DESIRED HEIGHT; AND AN ANGULAR BRACKET SUPPORTED ATOP AND ACROSS SAID MATERIAL RECEIVING OPENING ACTING AS A BRIDGE TO PREVENT JAMMING OF THE AUGER AT THE OPENING.
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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) | 1971-11-19 | 1972-05-20 | 1972-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-11-19 | 1976-05-20 | 1976-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-11-19 | 1980-05-20 | 1980-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |