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Sunflower gatherer for combine harvesters and the like
Assignee: UNITED CANSO OIL & GAS Ltd
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract The sunflower gatherer is attached to a combine harvester and includes a plurality of spaced and parallel parting members secured to the front of the combine and extending forwardly. A rotational multi-lobed gathering component is situated above the parting members and a plurality of bristles are secured along the edges of the parting members to collect seeds from heads which may have shattered.
Inventors
- 👤 G Janzen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D41/00; A01D41/12; A01D41/14; A01D41/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A sunflower gatherer for combine harvesters which include a knife assembly transversely across the front thereof; said knife assembly including forwardly projecting fingers, said gatherer comprising in combination a plurality of spaced and parallel forwardly extending parting members secured to the front of said combine, each parting member in cross section defining a substantially U-shaped trough, a rotatable multi-lobed gathering component spanning adjacent the inner ends of said members and being spaced slightly above said members and a plurality of bristles secured along the side edges of said parting members, said bristles inclining upwardly and outwardly from said sides, said bristles of adjacent sides barely touching one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A sunflower gatherer for combine harvesters which include a knife assembly transversely across the front thereof; said knife assembly including forwardly projecting fingers, said gatherer comprising in combination a plurality of spaced and parallel forwardly extending parting members secured to the front of said combine, each parting member in cross section defining a substantially U-shaped trough, a rotatable multi-lobed gathering component spanning adjacent the inner ends of said members and being spaced slightly above said members and a plurality of bristles secured along the side edges of said parting members, said bristles inclining upwardly and outwardly from said sides, said bristles of adjacent sides barely touching one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 1 which includes at least two lifting bars each pivotally secured to and extending forwardly of said members in spaced and parallel relationship, said lifting bars including lower portions resting on the ground surface forwardly of said gatherer, said lifting bars elevating the heads of broken down sunflowers above said parting members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said members are secured to and supported behind said fingers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 3 which includes at least two lifting bars each pivotally secured to and extending forwardly of said members in spaced and parallel relationship, said lifting bars including lower portions resting on the ground surface forwardly of said gatherer, said lifting bars elevating the heads of broken down sunflowers above said parting members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device according to claim 1 which includes a forwardly curved shield also situated across the inner ends of said members but forwardly of said component, the lower edge of said curved shield being spaced from the upper surface of said members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 5 which includes at least two lifting bars each pivotally secured to and extending forwardly of said members in spaced and parallel relationship, said lifting bars including lower portions resting on the ground surface forwardly of said gatherer, said lifting bars elevating the heads of broken down sunflowers above said parting members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 5 which includes a pair of side parting plates one upon each side of said components, said shield extending between and being secured to said side parting plates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 7 which includes at least two lifting bars each pivotally secured to and extending fowardly of said members in spaced and parallel relationship, said lifting bars including lower portions resting on the ground surface forwardly of said gatherer, said lifting bars elevating the heads of broken down sunflowers above said parting members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 5 in which said members are secured to and supported behind said fingers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 9 which includes at least two lifting bars each pivotally secured to and extending forwardly of said members in spaced and parallel relationship, said lifting bars including lower portions resting on the ground surface forwardly of said gatherer, said lifting bars elevating the heads of broken down sunflowers above said parting members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 9 which includes a pair of side parting plates one upon each side of said components, said shield extending between and being secured to said side parting plates.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device according to claim 11 which includes at least two lifting bars each pivotally secured to and extending forwardly of said members in spaced and parallel relationship, said lifting bars including lower portions resting on the ground surface forwardly of said gatherer, said lifting bars elevating the heads of broken down sUnflowers above said parting members.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |