US4428185A
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Mower
Assignee: Kuhn SAS
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Filing: 1981-12-14
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Granted: 1984-01-31
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Expires: 2001-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A mower is provided which has a plurality of cutter supports which are driven to be rotated. One or more of these supports is surmounted by a rotatable shaft; and such support comprises a hub that is rotatable with the shaft thereof, and a plurality of detachable segments, each of which is secured to the hub and defines a conveying surface for the cut produce.
Inventors
- 👤 Alain Toillie
- 👤 Guy Rostoucher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:27
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D34/00; A01D34/01; A01D34/412; A01D34/63; A01D34/64; A01D34/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a mower comprising in combination a plurality of rotatable cutter supports, transmission means housed in a casing extending below said cutter supports, for driving said cutter supports in rotation, at least one of said supports being in driving connection with a shaft, extending through said one support, said one support comprising a hub and a plurality of detachable segments defining a conveying surface for the cut produce, each segment being rigidly secured to said hub, each segment including a substantially horizontal conveying surface and a substantially vertical conveying surface for the cut produce, said substantially vertical conveying surfaces of the segments of said support forming a cylinder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a mower comprising in combination a plurality of rotatable cutter supports, transmission means housed in a casing extending below said cutter supports, for driving said cutter supports in rotation, at least one of said supports being in driving connection with a shaft, extending through said one support, said one support comprising a hub and a plurality of detachable segments defining a conveying surface for the cut produce, each segment being rigidly secured to said hub, each segment including a substantially horizontal conveying surface and a substantially vertical conveying surface for the cut produce, said substantially vertical conveying surfaces of the segments of said support forming a cylinder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
A mower comprising in combination, a frame, a plurality of rotatable cutter supports, transmission means housed in a casing extending below said cutter supports, said transmission means including at least one driving shaft, at least one of said supports being in driven connection with said shaft extending through said one support, said one support comprising a hub and a plurality of detachable segments rigidly secured to said hub, each segment including a substantially horizontal conveying surface and a substantially vertical conveying surface for the cut produce, said substantially vertical conveying surfaces forming together a shape similar to a cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
A mower comprising in combination, a frame, a plurality of rotatable cutter supports, transmission means housed in a casing extending below said cutter supports, said transmission means including at least one driving shaft, at least one of said supports being in driven connection with said shaft extending through said one support, said one support comprising a hub and a plurality of detachable segments rigidly secured to said hub, each segment including a substantially horizontal conveying surface and a substantially vertical conveying surface for the cut produce, said substantially vertical conveying surfaces forming together a shape similar to a cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mower as claimed in claim 2, wherein each support comprises two said segments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A mower as claimed in claim 3, wherein said segment carries one cutter.
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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) | 1987-01-30 | 1987-08-01 | 1988-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-30 | 1991-08-01 | 1992-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-30 | 1995-08-01 | 1996-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |