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Fruit picking apparatus
Assignee: ERNEST E MURRAY
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Filing: 1966-12-06
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Granted: 1969-06-24
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Expires: 1986-12-06
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
2026-11-04 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 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 AND COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES FOR REMOVING THE FRUIT FROM THE TREE AND ACTUATING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES AND SELECTIVELY ACTUABLE FOR MOVING SAID FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER TO A CLOSED POSITION AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO AN OPEN POSITION, REMOVAL MEANS INCLUDING ROLLER MEANS ON SAID FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES FOR REMOVING THE FRUIT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 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 AND COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES FOR REMOVING THE FRUIT FROM THE TREE AND ACTUATING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES AND SELECTIVELY ACTUABLE FOR MOVING SAID FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES TOWARDS EACH OTHER TO A CLOSED POSITION AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO AN OPEN POSITION, REMOVAL MEANS INCLUDING ROLLER MEANS ON SAID FINGER SUBASSEMBLIES FOR REMOVING 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) | 1972-06-23 | 1972-12-23 | 1973-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-06-23 | 1976-12-23 | 1977-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-06-23 | 1980-12-23 | 1981-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |