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US3623307A
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Fruit picking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-09
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1989-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A FRUIT PICKING DEVICE DESIGNED TO SIMULTANEOUSLY REMOVE ONE OR MORE PIECES OF FRUIT FROM A TREE BY MEANS OF A MULTIFINGER PICKING MECHANISM. A PLURALITY OF ROTATABLY MOUNTED FINGERS ARE MOUNTED IN PARALLEL ROWS IN THE MECHANISM SUCH THAT ROTATIONAL MOTION IS IMPARTED TO ANY PIECE OF FRUIT ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE ROWS BY A THREE POINT ROTATING MEMBER CONTACT INVOLVING MEMBERS FROM EACH ROW. THE PICKING MECHANISM IS POSITIONED TO ENGAGE THE FRUIT BEING PICKED THROUGH THE RELATIVE COOPERATION MOVEMENT OF THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS COMPRISING THE DEVICE WHICH SERVE BOTH A POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING FUNCTION.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Richter
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 10:53
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/24
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |