US3955343A
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Fruit harvesting machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A fruit harvesting machine comprising means for picking up, rolling up and storing an elongated discontinuous flexible belt previously laid on the ground between two successive rows of plants whose fruit is to be harvested, and means cooperating with said first-named means for transferring the fruit harvested and carried on said flexible belt to container means for transportation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ramon Tico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A fruit harvesting machine comprising: means at the front end of said machine for picking up an elongated discontinuous flexible belt previously laid on the ground between two successive rows of plants whose fruit is to be harvested, means for guiding, supporting, and moving said flexible belt in said machine from said front end thereof towards the rear, said last mentioned means comprising roller train means extending rearwardly from said machine, container means coupled to said fruit harvesting machine for receiving the fruit from said flexible belt supported on said roller train means, and drum means located beneath said roller train means for winding up said belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A fruit harvesting machine comprising: means at the front end of said machine for picking up an elongated discontinuous flexible belt previously laid on the ground between two successive rows of plants whose fruit is to be harvested, means for guiding, supporting, and moving said flexible belt in said machine from said front end thereof towards the rear, said last mentioned means comprising roller train means extending rearwardly from said machine, container means coupled to said fruit harvesting machine for receiving the fruit from said flexible belt supported on said roller train means, and drum means located beneath said roller train means for winding up said belt.
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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |