CLASS 460, CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING |
1 | MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which the threshing apparatus includes
means for: (a) sensing a characteristic of the thresher or a characteristic that
is external to the thresher but related to its use, and; (b) performing
an action by at least one of the operating assemblages thereof, which
action is a direct result of such sensing.
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2 | . Foreign material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter which detects the passage of objects such as stones, metal pieces etc., which would damage the machine. | |
3 | .. Drive interrupt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter in which in response to the detection of
foreign material within the machine power to any part of the machine
is stopped.
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4 | . Grain loss: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means to detect or determine the amount of grain which is not being separated and blown out with the chaff. | |
5 | .. By detector at sieve or screen or grain pan: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter having a sensor (e.g., diaphragm) at or near
the sieve, screen or grain pan for determining the amount of grain
passing at the specified location.
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6 | . Machine load: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter including means to determine according to
harvesting conditions the power requirement of any operational component
of the machine for the purpose of affecting a change within the
machine.
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7 | . Moisture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter having means to determine water vapor content
of the harvested crop for affecting a speed change within the machine.
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8 | HAVING MEANS TO DISTRIBUTE OR LEVEL CROP MATERIAL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means to prevent crop buildup to the
side, front, or rear of the combine while the combine is traversing uneven
terrain such as a hill.
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9 | . In association with shaking table: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter wherein leveling is accomplished in conjunction
with a horizontal surface which imparts tossing, oscillating movement
to the crop material.
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10 | .. And baffle for grain: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter relating to barriers extending upwardly and rearwardly from the surface to maintain proper quantity of grain on the surface in spite of the movement of which it is subjected during operation, thereby substantially reducing the sideward movement of the grain. | |
11 | WITH RECYCLING OF PROCESSED MATERIAL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means to feed back material to the beginning or intermittent stage of the machine to prevent objectionable grain loss and to enhance the machine efficiency. | |
12 | . With means to recycle processed material from sieve, grate, or screen: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter acting in cooperation with or at the sieve, grate or screen to return crop material to any part of the machine for separation. | |
13 | . Rethreshing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Subject matter which brings back tailings to the threshing
section for second threshing.
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14 | .. By separating diverse threshing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter wherein means to rethresh is a secondary
threshing apparatus including but not limited to another cylinder.
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15 | CLOVER HULLER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter particularly adapted by virtue of its structure
or operation for the separation of clover from hulls.
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16 | WITH FEEDER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter mounted immediately before the thresher,
separator, sheller, husker or stripper which conveys harvested material
to said operational element.
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17 | . Having grasping system for shelling or cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the conveying device has means to grip or hold a corn ear for shelling or cutting. | |
18 | . Feeder for husker (e.g., feeder table): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter for conveying corn ears to the husking apparatus.
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19 | . With band cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter in which the feeder includes means for severing a strap which binds the product being conveyed. | |
20 | . And cooperating means for feeder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter in which structure is provided in addition to a conveyor to assist in the feed of material to the thresher, separator or sheller. | |
21 | CONVERTIBLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which by making an integral change the
apparatus or structure may be utilized to perform a separate function
distinct from a primary function.
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22 | COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ART DEVICE (E.G., HOISTING, DIGGING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter combined with any other functional apparatus
or process not provided for under the class definition except as
provided for under the Harvesting class and the class for Unearthing
Plants or Buried Objects (see below).
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23 | WITH HOPPER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which relates to a bin as intake structure
for a thresher, separator or sheller.
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24 | FLAX THRESHER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for threshing and separating slender, erect
plants having delicate flowers, narrow leaves and stem having threadlike fibers.
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25 | CORN PROCESSING APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for snapping, picking, husking and shelling corn. | |
26 | . With corn snapping or husking means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter including means for breaking the corn ear
from the stalk or removing husks from the corn ear.
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27 | .. Compound roll having snapping and husking surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein a revolving surface both breaks the ear from the stalk and removes the husk from the ear. | |
28 | .. Diverse functioning multiple roll pairs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter having pairs of oppositely rotating parallel
revolving surfaces arranged to cooperate so that the first pair
performs a snapping function and the second pair performs a husking
function.
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29 | .. Including a husking or snapping roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter including surface for removing the husk from the corn ear or breaking the corn ear from the stalk. | |
30 | ... Including roll mounting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter relating to specific structure for attaching
the roll or rolls to the frame.
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31 | ... Including particular roll construction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter having a longitudinal or circumferential
working surface.
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32 | .... With rib or bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter provided with a projecting element positioned on the roll surface to effectively pull the husk, stalk or ear. | |
33 | .... With teeth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter having at least one row of a projecting part resembling a tooth like part such as a time or prong in shape or function, designed to separate or convey the stalk, leaves or ear. | |
34 | .... With abrasive surface, (e.g., rubber surface): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter wherein a part of the roll surface is formed
of granular, rough or abrasive particles.
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35 | .. With cooperating member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter provided with an element structured for contacting,
guiding or positioning corn ears during husking, cutting or debutting operation.
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36 | .. Including roll adjusting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter having means to change or adjust the position
of the roll or rolls.
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37 | .. By suction means (e.g., husking by suction, per se): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter in which the husks are removed adjacent the
husking roll by differential air pressure.
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38 | .. With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter wherein severing means is provided in conjunction
with or as an aid to the husking or snapping means.
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39 | ... Shredding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter which cuts the corn stalk or husk into a
plurality of small pieces.
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40 | ... Debutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter which cuts or removes the butt or stalk end of the ear. | |
41 | ... Slitting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter which incises the ear along its length to
prepare the ear for husking operation.
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42 | .. With separating system (e.g., removing husked trash): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter including a conveyor, blower or similar means
to facilitate removal of the husked trash.
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43 | ... With trash container: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter which collects the broken husks.
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44 | ... With blower means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter which supplies a stream of air to remove
husks, trash and other foreign material.
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45 | . With shelling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter including means for separating kernels from the corn ear. | |
46 | .. Concave and cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter having a revolving drum provided with a toothed
convex surface and a stationary shell with a ribbed concave surface such
that an ear of corn can move between the revolving cylinder and
shell and the action of ribs and teeth serves to tear the grains
of corn from the ear.
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47 | .. Disk: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter having a feed wheel and a rotating shelling
disc with teeth, ribs or corrugated beveled surface and as the material
passes the disc it is confined within an opposed surface and is
subjected to an agitated grinding action whereby kernels and ears
are separated.
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48 | .. Knife: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Subject matter including a cutting blade which severs the kernels from the corn ear. | |
49 | ... Slitter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter having a series of adjustable radial knives
or blades or teeth which split or cut kernels of corn by incising
or severing the ear along a longitudinal axis of the corn ear.
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50 | ... Tipper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter where in the small, irregular, or imperfect
kernels which are not yet fully developed and which are usually
found at the butt and tip portions of the corn ear are removed by a
knife, blade, cutter or similar means.
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51 | ... Reciprocatable knife: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the cutting blade which removes kernels
from the corn ear has a alternating back and forth movement.
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52 | ... Stationary knife: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter in-which the corn ear is moved relative to
a static knife for shelling.
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53 | ... Rotary knife: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the movement of the cutting blade
or blades is circular about a single axis.
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54 | ... Pivotable mount: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the rods, arms or similar elements
which swing on their pivots carry the cutting blade or blades.
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55 | .... Longitudinally of cob axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter in which a plurality of blades or cutters are arranged adjacent to the lengthwise axis of the ear and are pivotal about an axis spaced from the blades as well as spaced lengthwise along and from the ear. | |
56 | ... Radially mounted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter having a plurality of radially sliding blades
or cutters arranged so as to surround the corn ear.
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57 | ... Having adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter having means to regulate the depth of cut
taken by the knife or knives so that they will shear off the kernels
to the desired depth.
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58 | .. Peripheral action: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter in which shelling is accomplished by coaction
between a roller or similar element having a rough (e.g., rib, tooth)
surface and another member.
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59 | THRESHING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which the grain is removed from the straw,
the seed is removed from the seed head by a cylinder, rotor or similar
element usually working against a curved, grated concave or similar
element.
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60 | . With relief value in rotor section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter including movable control element to prevent
pressure build up about the rotor or concave.
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61 | . Flail machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter in which a plurality of pivotable members
are mounted on a rotor or cylinder to accomplish threshing.
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62 | . With adjusting means for threshing cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter having means to increase or decrease the
clearance between the cylinder or rotor and the surrounding concave.
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63 | . With prethreshing cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter in which a smaller size cylinder and a concave
or a feeding surface with protruding fingers is mounted prior to
main threshing elements to assist in threshing operation.
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64 | . Vertical axle type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter in which threshing is accomplished about
an axis which is perpendicular relative to ground.
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65 | . Centrifugal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter in which threshing is accomplished by the
action of force tending to make rotating crop move away from the
center of rotation.
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66 | . Axial flow through threshing section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter in which the crop moves in a spiral motion
and is subjected to an extended time duration for initial crop separation.
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67 | .. Flared cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter in which the threshing cylinder or rotor
expands or opens outward in shape, e.g., frustrum of a cone.
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68 | .. Rotor formed with integral feed section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter in which a forward feed section is formed
as an integral part of the threshing rotor.
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69 | .. With axial flow separator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter integral with the threshing rotor which separates
the grain from the chaff and straw by opposing action between the
rotor and concave.
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70 | . With feed means for threshing section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter mounted between the feeder conveyor and the
forward end of the rotor means to help engage the crop material
with the threshing rotor.
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71 | . With bar (e.g., rasp bar or inclined blade): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter including rows or columns of protrusions
arranged about the rotor cylinder in a removable or integral formation.
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72 | .. Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter wherein the position of the bar or blade
can be regulated.
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73 | . With beater: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter including a drum, or rotor, or cylinder having
protruding fingers or similar elements which is usually mounted
behind and acting in cooperation with the threshing cylinder.
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74 | . With accelerator roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter having a single or a pair of rotating annular
or cylindrical members which rapidly advance the threshed material
leaving the threshing cylinder.
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75 | . Transverse threshing section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter wherein the crop flow is mainly along a tangential
and circumferential direction of the rotation of the threshing cylinder.
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76 | .. Multiple threshing cylinders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter including two or more annular or cylindrical
members of identical function which are usually mounted in series.
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77 | .. With axial flow to opposed ends: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter including means to direct crop material in the direction or line of rotor axis for threshing in opposite directions. | |
78 | . With cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter including means to sever the crop material
prior to or during threshing or after it is discharged from the
threshing section.
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79 | SEPARATOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which removes the grain from the straw and
chaff after it is threshed.
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80 | . Axial: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter which separates grain from straw and chaff
by propelling the crop material in a generally spiral path in line
with harvesting direction.
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81 | . Separating cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus having an annular or cylindrical member which
separates the threshed grain from the straw.
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82 | .. Foraminous periphery without associated concave: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter in which the separating cylinder is provided
with plurality of (partial or full) perforations or openings which
allow the grain and smaller chaff and refuse to pass through but
will detain the larger refuse and chaff.
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83 | .. Multiple cylinders: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter having a plurality of annular or cylindrical members which separate threshed grain from the straw and chaff. | |
84 | . Including deflector means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter including means to divert or to turn aside
the crop to any part of the separating and cleaning system.
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85 | . Straw walker: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter including a moving rack or a similar element
which separates the grain and moves the straw, chaff and other material
out the back of the thresher.
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86 | . Endless apron: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter including an endless flexible belt or conveyor
with slats, bars or similar protrusions causing grain separation.
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87 | . Overhung rake: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter which is usually made up of rods, bars, teeth
or similar elements and is usually positioned over the crop flow.
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88 | .. Rotary rake: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter having a rotary member which agitates the
crop and separates grain from the straw.
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89 | ... Mounted on crankshaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter in which the rake member is carried by a link mechanism that turns about a center of rotation. | |
90 | . Shaking table: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter including an assembly of parallel bars, cross
bars or similar elements which moves to-and-fro with a quick abrupt
motion in separating grain from the straw.
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91 | .. Oscillating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter including a member which swings the table back and forth. | |
92 | ... And reciprocating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter including means to induce combined alternating back-and-forth and swinging back-and-forth movements to the table. | |
93 | .. Reciprocating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter having a member which induces alternating
back-and-forth movement to the table.
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94 | .. Mounting of: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Apparatus including means to support the shaking table to the combine. | |
95 | ... Suspended: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Subject matter having a member which hangs the table so
as to allow free movement.
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96 | . With material vibrator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Subject matter consisting of a system of rods, fingers,
fins or similar elements which agitates the crop material and prevents
crop buildup.
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97 | CLEANER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which removes chaff and fine residue from
the threshed and separated grain.
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98 | . Rotary cleaner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Subject matter usually consisting of a hollow rotating screen
or a sieve which rolls, tumbles or agitates the grain while separating
it from the chaff and other foreign matter.
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99 | . Air control affecting air flow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Subject matter including means to regulate the direction
of air blast.
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100 | . With fan feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Subject matter including means which blows across the crop
material to further separate the grain from the remaining chaff
and small pieces of straw.
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101 | . Sieve or grate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Subject matter consisting of sections or slats made of corrugated
formation of plurality of plates or bars which separate grains from
any remaining chaff after it is received from a separating mechanism.
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102 | .. Screen: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter consisting of a utensil of wire mesh or closely
perforated metal which removes particles smaller than the grain
being separated such as weed seeds, sand and other foreign matter.
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103 | WITH MEANS TO CLEAN MACHINE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for cleaning any part of the threshing machine.
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104 | . Concave cleaner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter including means to clean the concave portion of the machine to free it from all debris and unwanted foreign matter. | |
105 | WITH STONE TRAP: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means attached to the thresher which directs or collects rock or metal object away from the crop flow path and prevents it from reaching the crop separating components inclusive of the threshing cylinder. | |
106 | . Pivoting trap: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter including a short rod or shaft which rotates or swings to facilitate emptying stones and metal objects from the stone trap. | |
107 | CONCAVE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having a series of stationary bars or open
grates located below the threshing cylinder or rotor and surrounds
part of its circumference.
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108 | . Grid or grate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter consisting of a framework of crisscrossed
bars or rods or a network of coil or fine wire, or a concave plate
with a plurality of uniformly spaced perforations.
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109 | .. Adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter having means to regulate the grid or grate
or any part thereof by moving the concave closer or further away
from the threshing or separating cylinders.
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110 | .. Teeth, bars, blades, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter specific to the structure of the teeth, bars, blades or groups of the same. | |
111 | STRAW CHAFF SPREADER OR HANDLING (DISCHARGE): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a fan, a blower or an adjustable
valve which controls or regulates the discharge at the rear of the
threshing machine.
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112 | . With chopper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter including a cutting element which cuts the
chaff into small pieces.
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113 | BEATER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of an annular or cylindrical revolving
member which strips the straw.
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114 | TRANSPORT CONVEYOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter consisting of a continuous moving belt or
similar structure which transports the crop material from one part
of the machine to another including the discharge.
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115 | . Pneumatic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the air flow from the fan or the
blower assists in transporting crop material.
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116 | DRIVE RELATED FEATURES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including a structure that relates to any
operating part of the machine, e.g., gearing, casing, axle mount.
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117 | DUST HANDLING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means to control the dust due to threshing and separating operations and to prevent it from escaping except through usual discharge openings. | |
118 | DRIER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which removes moisture by direct heat, exhaust
gases or air blast from the harvested crop prior to its separation
or during its separation or after it is separated or threshed.
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119 | MACHINE COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT AND STRUCTURE, E.G., ENGINE PLACEMENT, GRAIN BIN: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter unique to machine arrangement of major elements, e.g., grain bin, engine placement, in order to make the machine more efficient, shorter in length or similar improvement. | |
120 | RACK, GRATE, BAR EXTENSION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which bridges the crop flow to the next succeeding
processing element but is not structurally identical to the element from
which the extension is integrally connected.
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121 | TOOTH STRUCTURE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including a projecting part resembling tooth
in shape or function.
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122 | . Mounting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter including means to position or attach the tooth member either to the concave or cylinder, or roller. | |
123 | FRUIT OR VEGETABLE PROCESSING APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which separates vegetables or fruits from
plant stalks, pod or vine.
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124 | . Pre-stripper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter including means to trim up the stalk before being inserted into the separating element. | |
125 | . Declustering: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter including means to subdivide bunches or masses
of naturally-connected crop products into smaller single crop products
and means to sever the stem.
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126 | . Including picking or plucking (peanuts, hops or similar material): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of cylinders, rollers, endless
belts or similar elements which give an abrupt pull to the crop
material and detach the product by grasping and pulling abruptly.
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127 | .. Spike tooth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter in which the projection is made of a long, thick, sharp-pointed piece of metal or equivalent. | |
128 | .. Spring biased: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter in which the projection is an elastic device
such as a coil of wire.
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129 | .. Combing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter in which the projection is made of a plurality
of thin, toothed strips which impart a combing effect in separating
the crop material.
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130 | . Pressure roller (e.g., snapping-cucumber): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of a single roll or a pair of
closely spaced rolls which snap the crop material and separates
the product.
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131 | . Shelling pressure roller (e.g., peas, beans, per se): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of a member or members with resilient
surface which resiliently press and separate the product from the
crop material.
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132 | . With adjusting means for roller or cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter including means to regulate or change the
clearance of the separate member or members.
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133 | . Including agitator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of a plurality of rods, rakes,
or similar means which extend into the crop flow and shake the crop
material.
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134 | . Stripper or stemmer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter having means to sever and detach product
or leaf from the vine or stalk from the fruit or vegetable.
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135 | .. With rotary cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter in which the stripping or stemming is accomplished
by a cutting element which moves in a circular orbit about a single axis.
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136 | .. With cutter encompassing stalk: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter in which cutting means is arranged about a central axis. | |
137 | .. With stationary cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter in which the product to be cut is moved relative
to a stationary cutting means.
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138 | .. With oscillating cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter having cutting means which swings back and forth. | |
139 | .. With vibrating cutter: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter wherein the cutting means moves back and
forth rapidly.
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140 | .. With roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Subject matter including an annular cylindrical member which
performs the stripping or stemming in combination with a cutting
means.
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141 | . With cylinder and concave (for nongrain products): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter which includes a rotor having protruding
elements and a grated area that surrounds part of its circumference.
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142 | . Drum and beater: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of a rotating perforated member
within which another rotary member with a plurality of rods, bars
or similar elements interact with the crop material to separate
the product.
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143 | . Blower assisted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter including fan means to provide air blast
for removing leaves, stems and other foreign matter from the crop
product.
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144 | . Endless separating conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of a mechanical contrivance such
as a continuous chain or belt which separates product from the crop
material.
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145 | . Shaker or shaking table (for nongrain products): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter consisting of an endless conveyor having
a plurality of bars or rods or similar elements which agitates the
crop material and separates the product.
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146 | .. Reciprocating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter having means which induces alternating back-and-forth movement to the table or any part thereof. | |
147 | .. Oscillating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter having means which swings the table back and forth or any part thereof. | |
148 | .. Vibratory: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter having means to cause rapid back and forth motion to any part of the shaker member. | |
149 | PROCESS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Method for separating crop product. | |
150 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which is not in conformance with the definition
of any prior subclass in this schedule.
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901 | MATERIAL DISTRIBUTOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means which permits the crop material to be distributed evenly across the feeder or shaking table. | |
902 | GRAIN CLEANER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means for rethreshing the repeat material and thereby avoiding the necessity of returning the repeat material to the main threshing cylinder. | |
903 | GRAIN SAVER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having means adapted to be attached to some portion of the threshing machine in such a position as to catch the grains which are shelled out during the threshing operation and which would otherwise be lost. | |
904 | POTATO DIGGER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter especially adapted for removing potatoes from the earth. | |
905 | STRAW OR CHAFF STACKER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for catching and retaining stalks or husks of grain after being discharged from the threshing machine. | |
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This subclass has no definition. | |