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US3600029A
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Pecan retriever
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-25
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-09-25
Abstract
Abstract This specification discloses a device intended to be used in retrieving pecans from the ground with a pickup action. The device comprises an elongate rod having an out-turned handle at its upper free end and a retrieving receptacle detachably secured to its lower end. The lower end of the rod is formed with two recesses spaced 180* apart and the receptacle carries a spring latch which cooperates with one of these recesses to mount the receptacle on the rod in either one of two diametrically opposed positions to adapt the device for use by either a right-handed or a left-handed person.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph Nagel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D51/00; A01D51/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
In a pecan retriever a. a wand having a pair of diametrically opposed recesses adjacent to its lower end, b. an out turned handle at the upper end of said wand at an angle approaching 90* with respect to the wand, c. a receptacle having an open bottom and a rear wall lying in substantially the same plane as that of the handle and wand and including a socket that is rotatable into two diametrically opposed positions in which it receives the lower end of the wand, said socket being formed with a slot which aligns with one of said recesses, d. A U-shaped spring mounted on the receptacle and including a back extending across said open bottom to form with a wall of the receptacle yieldable pickup means; and e. a spring latch mounted on said socket and including an element of a detent which passes through said slot and into the recess aligned therewith, said receptaCle being mounted on the lower end of said wand and rotatable to either of said two diametrically opposed positions and in either position projects from the wand to permit the retriever to be used by either a right- or left-handed user with a maximum of efficiency and convenience.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
In a pecan retriever a. a wand having a pair of diametrically opposed recesses adjacent to its lower end, b. an out turned handle at the upper end of said wand at an angle approaching 90* with respect to the wand, c. a receptacle having an open bottom and a rear wall lying in substantially the same plane as that of the handle and wand and including a socket that is rotatable into two diametrically opposed positions in which it receives the lower end of the wand, said socket being formed with a slot which aligns with one of said recesses, d. A U-shaped spring mounted on the receptacle and including a back extending across said open bottom to form with a wall of the receptacle yieldable pickup means; and e. a spring latch mounted on said socket and including an element of a detent which passes through said slot and into the recess aligned therewith, said receptaCle being mounted on the lower end of said wand and rotatable to either of said two diametrically opposed positions and in either position projects from the wand to permit the retriever to be used by either a right- or left-handed user with a maximum of efficiency and convenience.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The pecan retriever of claim 1, in which the receptacle includes sidewalls in parallel relation and a front wall that converges towards the rear wall towards the open bottom and in which the U-shaped spring includes legs overlying the sidewalls with the upper ends of the spring legs anchored to the sidewalls and the back of the spring extends between the sidewalls in a position intermediate the rear and front walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pecan retriever of claim 1, in which there is a finger loop at the end of the spring latch which carries the element of a detent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pecan retriever of claim 1, in which the front wall comprises two sections in angular relation.
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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |