US3420239A
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Separator for tomato harvester
Assignee: University of California Berkeley
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Filing: 1966-06-13
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Granted: 1969-01-07
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Expires: 1986-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Coby Lorenzen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D45/00; A01D45/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
IN A TOMATO HARVESTER, A SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING THE FRUIT FROM THE VINES, INCLUDING IN COMBINATION: A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL HORIZONTAL ARMS, MEANS FOR OSCILLATING SAID ARMS LENGTHWISE OF THEIR LONGGITUDINAL AXIS ALONG A HORIZONTAL PLANE, WITH ADJACENT ARMS HAVING A POSITION 180* OUT OF PHASE TO PROVIDE MOVEMENT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
IN A TOMATO HARVESTER, A SEPARATOR FOR SEPARATING THE FRUIT FROM THE VINES, INCLUDING IN COMBINATION: A PLURALITY OF PARALLEL HORIZONTAL ARMS, MEANS FOR OSCILLATING SAID ARMS LENGTHWISE OF THEIR LONGGITUDINAL AXIS ALONG A HORIZONTAL PLANE, WITH ADJACENT ARMS HAVING A POSITION 180* OUT OF PHASE TO PROVIDE MOVEMENT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, AND
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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) | 1972-01-07 | 1972-07-08 | 1973-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-07 | 1976-07-08 | 1977-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-07 | 1980-07-08 | 1981-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |