US3593507A
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Device for gathering soybean crops
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-06-05
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1987-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved harvesting device for soybeans or the like having rotating frustoconical lifting members to raise the bean vine to a cutting height. Vanes on the conical shape assist in the lifting. Internal motors in the cones provide a clear path for the harvested vine to be carried into the harvesting machine.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Mohr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D65/00; A01D45/00; A01D45/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A device for gathering soybeans crops or the like comprising a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally positioned, rotatable, conical members, the apices of said conical members being positioned forwardly, said conical members sloping downwardly toward said apices, helically arranged blades on the periphery of each conical member adapted to direct crop material upwardly and rearwardly as said conical members are rotated and moved forwardly, frame means supporting said conical members, shaft means for said conical members journaled on said frame means, and drive means connected to said shaft means for rotating said shaft means and said conical members and including individual motors for each conical member, each motor being enclosed in its driven conical member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
A device for gathering soybeans crops or the like comprising a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally positioned, rotatable, conical members, the apices of said conical members being positioned forwardly, said conical members sloping downwardly toward said apices, helically arranged blades on the periphery of each conical member adapted to direct crop material upwardly and rearwardly as said conical members are rotated and moved forwardly, frame means supporting said conical members, shaft means for said conical members journaled on said frame means, and drive means connected to said shaft means for rotating said shaft means and said conical members and including individual motors for each conical member, each motor being enclosed in its driven conical member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1 and including guard members adapted to cover said motors.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |