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Fruit processing battery
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1966-06-06
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1986-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald R Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N4/00; A23N4/12; A23N4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A FRUIT PROCESSING BATTERY COMPRISING A ROW OF SPACED FRUIT PROCESSING MACHINES, A FRUIT SUPPLY CONVEYOR MOUNTED ALONGSIDE SAID PROCESSING MACHINES, SAID CONVEYOR BEING PROVIDED WITH FRUIT SUPPORTING POCKETS FOR EACH OF SAID PROCESSING MACHINES, EACH OF SAID MACHINES HAVING A FEED CUP INTERMITTENTLY POSITIONED AT A FEEDING STATION ADJACENT SAID CONVEYOR, FRUIT TRANSFER MEANS INDIVIDUAL TO EACH OF SAID PROCESSING MACHINES FOR GRIPPING AND CONVEYING FRUIT FROM SELECTED FRUIT POCKETS BETWEEN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A FRUIT PROCESSING BATTERY COMPRISING A ROW OF SPACED FRUIT PROCESSING MACHINES, A FRUIT SUPPLY CONVEYOR MOUNTED ALONGSIDE SAID PROCESSING MACHINES, SAID CONVEYOR BEING PROVIDED WITH FRUIT SUPPORTING POCKETS FOR EACH OF SAID PROCESSING MACHINES, EACH OF SAID MACHINES HAVING A FEED CUP INTERMITTENTLY POSITIONED AT A FEEDING STATION ADJACENT SAID CONVEYOR, FRUIT TRANSFER MEANS INDIVIDUAL TO EACH OF SAID PROCESSING MACHINES FOR GRIPPING AND CONVEYING FRUIT FROM SELECTED FRUIT POCKETS BETWEEN
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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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |