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Adjustable crop guide apparatus
Assignee: Blue Leaf IP Inc
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Filing: 1981-03-26
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 2001-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A row crop attachment has row crop dividers which are independently adjustable for varying widths of row crops. Protruding crop guide members which are mounted for width adjustment with the dividers are also adjustable independently of the dividers and the guide members are relatively adjustable for both width and height adjustment.
Inventors
- 👤 James G. Greiner
- 👤 Joseph J. Lehman
- 👤 Edward H. Priepke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:52
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D45/00; A01D45/02; A01D45/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
An adjustable crop guide apparatus comprising: a support member including a first support post, a second support post, and means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts; bracket means attached to said support for movement in a first and second direction relative to said support, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and crop guide means having one end connected to said bracket for movement therewith in said first and second directions and for independent movement in said second direction relative to said bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
An adjustable crop guide apparatus comprising: a support member including a first support post, a second support post, and means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts; bracket means attached to said support for movement in a first and second direction relative to said support, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and crop guide means having one end connected to said bracket for movement therewith in said first and second directions and for independent movement in said second direction relative to said bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said means adjustably interconnecting said posts includes a pair of plates interconnected by a support bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said bracket means is connected to said means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 2 including: first means for adjustably fastening said bracket to said means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts; and second means for adjustably fastening crop guide means to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said first and second support posts each include a slotted flange attached at one end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said means adjustably interconnecting said posts includes a pair of slotted plates interconnected by a support bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 6 including: first means for adjustably fastening said bracket to said support bar; and second means for adjustably fastening said crop guide means to said bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
117 words
An adjustable crop guide apparatus comprising in combination: a crop harvesting attachment having row crop dividers, a support member connected to said attachment, said support member including a first support post, a second support post, and means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts; a pair of bracket means attached to said support for independent movement in a first and second direction relative to said support, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and a crop guide means connected to each bracket, each crop guide means having one end connected to said bracket for movement therewith in said first and second directions and for independent movement in said second direction relative to said bracket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
An adjustable crop guide apparatus comprising in combination: a crop harvesting attachment having row crop dividers, a support member connected to said attachment, said support member including a first support post, a second support post, and means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts; a pair of bracket means attached to said support for independent movement in a first and second direction relative to said support, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and a crop guide means connected to each bracket, each crop guide means having one end connected to said bracket for movement therewith in said first and second directions and for independent movement in said second direction relative to said bracket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said crop harvesting attachment includes independently adjustable row crop dividers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said first support post is fixedly connected for movement with one of said adjustable row crop dividers, and said second support post fixedly connected for movement with another of said adjustable row crop dividers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including: first means for adjustably fastening said bracket to said means adjustably interconnecting said first and second posts; and second means for adjustably fastening said crop guide means to said brackets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
99 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said harvesting attachment includes independently adjustable row crop dividers, said first support post is fixedly connected for movement with one of said adjustable row crop dividers, and said second support post is fixedly connected for movement with another of said adjustable row crop dividers, each post having a slotted flange attached at one end thereof, a slotted plate adjustably connected to each flange, a support bar interconnecting said slotted plates, first means for adjustably fastening said bracket to said support bar; and second means for adjustably fastening said crop guide to said bracket.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-06-07 | 1985-12-07 | 1986-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-07 | 1989-12-07 | 1990-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-07 | 1993-12-07 | 1994-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |