US3618512A
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Apparatus for marking potatoes or the like
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1967-06-13
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1987-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A POTATO IS PERMANENTLY MARKED BY BEING PASSED BENEATH A ROTATABLE MARKING WHEEL WHICH HAS ATTACHED AT ITS PERIPHERY A PLURALITY OF SPACED GROUPS OF NEEDLES ARRANGED IN PATTERNS FORMING IDENTIFYING INDICIA TO BE APPLIED TO THE POTATO. INK IS APPLIED TO THE TIPS OF THE NEEDLES BY A TRANSFER ROLLER AND IS INTRODUCED INTO THE OUTER CORTICAL CELL TISSUE OF THE POTATO BY THE NEEDLES WHICH PIERCE THE OUTER CORKY PERIDERM LAYER.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur F Kalmar
- 👤 Harold J Mumma
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-02 12:16
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/30; B41F17/34
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |