US3611634A
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Apparatus and method for planting seedlings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-27
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1990-01-27
Abstract
Abstract THE STRIP OF MATERIAL IS FOLDED LENGTHWISE AND FORMED INTO A SERIES OF POCKETS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER BY INTERVENING WEB PORTIONS. THESE POCKETS ARE OF V-SHAPED CONTOUR AND ARE ADAPTED TO RECEIVER CHARGES OF FERTILIZED EARTH AND SEEDS. IN ADDITION, A CORD IS LOOPED INTO EACH OF THE POCKETS SO AS TO PERMIT INTERMESHING WITH THE ROOT SYSTEM INTO THE EARTH BALL FORMED WITH THE ROOTS OF THE SEEDLINGS. PULLING UP ON THE ROOT EMBEDDED CORD ALLOWS THE EARTH BALL TO BE MOVED UP OUT OF THE POCKET FOR SUBSEQUENT TRANSPLANTING PURPOSES, COMPLETELY MECHANICALLY WITH NONMANUAL FEED-IN
Inventors
- 👤 John E Dalton
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2026-11-02 15:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/08; A01G9/083; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0295
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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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |