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Bale stooker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-02
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A stooker frame which is pivotally coupled to a hay baler and has flexible rail members interconnecting the frame and baler which serve as bale guides. The frame is supported by nonswiveling, ground engaging wheels.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Russ
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D85/00; A01D85/005; A01D2085/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A bale stooker for pivotal trailing connection to a hay baler, said stooker comprising: a. a stooker frame for receiving bales from said hay baler and stacking said bales in a pyramid form; b. non-swiveling, ground-engaging rotatable wheels mounted on said frame; c. a rigid towing tongue connected to said stooker frame for coupling said frame in trailing engagement behind said baler; d. pin means associated with said tongue for pivotally connecting said frame to said baler; and e. flexible guide means interconnecting said baler and said frame for guiding the bales from said baler onto said frame, said guide means comprising a pair of chains interconnecting said frame and said baler, and a pair of resiliently flexible spring members, each said spring member connected across a portion of one said chain whereby the chain forms a depending loop beneath said spring member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A bale stooker for pivotal trailing connection to a hay baler, said stooker comprising: a. a stooker frame for receiving bales from said hay baler and stacking said bales in a pyramid form; b. non-swiveling, ground-engaging rotatable wheels mounted on said frame; c. a rigid towing tongue connected to said stooker frame for coupling said frame in trailing engagement behind said baler; d. pin means associated with said tongue for pivotally connecting said frame to said baler; and e. flexible guide means interconnecting said baler and said frame for guiding the bales from said baler onto said frame, said guide means comprising a pair of chains interconnecting said frame and said baler, and a pair of resiliently flexible spring members, each said spring member connected across a portion of one said chain whereby the chain forms a depending loop beneath said spring member.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |