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US3437151A
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Tomato harvester
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-11
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Granted: 1969-04-08
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Expires: 1984-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Leslie Button
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D45/00; A01D45/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
IN A TOMATO HARVESTER OF THE TYPE HAVING A KNIFE FOR SEVERING TOMATO BEARING PLANTS FROM A GROUND SURFACE, A CONVEYOR FOR TRANSPORTING THE SEVERED PLANTS UPWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID KNIFE, AND PLANT PROCESSING APPARATUS HAVING AN INLET END DISPOSED IN PLANT RECEIVING RELATION TO SAID CONVEYOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PLANT ENGAGING MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR AND PROJECTING THEREFROM, SAID MEMBERS HAVING A FORWARD PLANT ENGAGING SURFACE OF ARCUATE CONFIGURATION ORIENTED CONVEXLY FORWARD, SAID MEMBERS EACH HAVING A FIRST END FIXEDLY SECURED TO THE CONVEYOR AND EXTENDING GENERALLY PERPENDICULARLY THEREFROM, SAID MEMBERS EACH HAVING A SECOND END SPACED OUTWARDLY AND REARWARDLY OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
IN A TOMATO HARVESTER OF THE TYPE HAVING A KNIFE FOR SEVERING TOMATO BEARING PLANTS FROM A GROUND SURFACE, A CONVEYOR FOR TRANSPORTING THE SEVERED PLANTS UPWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID KNIFE, AND PLANT PROCESSING APPARATUS HAVING AN INLET END DISPOSED IN PLANT RECEIVING RELATION TO SAID CONVEYOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PLANT ENGAGING MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID CONVEYOR AND PROJECTING THEREFROM, SAID MEMBERS HAVING A FORWARD PLANT ENGAGING SURFACE OF ARCUATE CONFIGURATION ORIENTED CONVEXLY FORWARD, SAID MEMBERS EACH HAVING A FIRST END FIXEDLY SECURED TO THE CONVEYOR AND EXTENDING GENERALLY PERPENDICULARLY THEREFROM, SAID MEMBERS EACH HAVING A SECOND END SPACED OUTWARDLY AND REARWARDLY OF
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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) | 1972-04-07 | 1972-10-07 | 1973-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-04-07 | 1976-10-07 | 1977-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-04-07 | 1980-10-07 | 1981-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |