US3659889A
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Rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-25
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-06-25
Abstract
Abstract In abstract, a preferred embodiment of this invention is an improved rack for supporting tobacco during the curing process thereof, including a plurality of mesh separating partitions which fold for easy loading and unloading.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Whitley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B1/00; A24B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for field loading with tobacco and holding the same during transport to, and curing in, a convection type tobacco barn comprising: a generally box shaped, self-supporting frame; a previous partition disposed across and fixedly secured to the central portion of said frame; a plurality of movable, pervious partitions disposed on each side of said central partition, one edge of each said last mentioned partitions being hingedly attached to said frame whereby said partitions can be folded from a position generally parallel to said central partition to a position generally perpendicular thereto thereby allowing tobacco to be loaded in the perpendicular position in the field and returned to the parallel position for transport and curing; and means for releasably securing the foldable partitions farthest from said central position in said parallel position whereby said tobacco can be held within said device.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for field loading with tobacco and holding the same during transport to, and curing in, a convection type tobacco barn comprising: a generally box shaped, self-supporting frame; a previous partition disposed across and fixedly secured to the central portion of said frame; a plurality of movable, pervious partitions disposed on each side of said central partition, one edge of each said last mentioned partitions being hingedly attached to said frame whereby said partitions can be folded from a position generally parallel to said central partition to a position generally perpendicular thereto thereby allowing tobacco to be loaded in the perpendicular position in the field and returned to the parallel position for transport and curing; and means for releasably securing the foldable partitions farthest from said central position in said parallel position whereby said tobacco can be held within said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The support means of claim 1 wherein the partitions are constructed of a wire mesh material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The support means of claim 1 wherein the frame is constructed of metal rod type material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The support means of claim 1 wherein the frame is constructed at least partially of wood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The support means of claim 1 wherein means are connected to said frame to assist in the movement thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The support means of claim 5 wherein the assist means are a plurality of wheels operatively connected to one side of said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 wherein means are provided for securing each of the foldable partitions in the parallel position.
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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |