STEM CLIPPER AND CRUSHER MECHANISMS FOR USE WITH FRUIT TREES AND THE LIKE

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APP PUB NO 20080264030A1
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12061059

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A clipper or shearing mechanism for separating a produce item such as an apple from the plant upon which it has grown such as an apple tree is disclosed. The mechanism provides a stem separating or severing mechanism comprising at least two mutually movable elements adapted to engage and sever the stem of the produce item. A trigger can be provided to actuate the stem severing mechanism. If desired, a mounting mechanism for mounting the severing elements in a predetermined position relative to a produce intake element can be provided as well. The mechanism can also be provided with crushing mechanisms to crush and soften an exposed portion of the produce item stem. The crushed stem will be less likely to poke and consequently damage adjacent produce items.

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PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC8015 SE 28TH STREET SUITE 200 C/O MONTAGE MANAGEMENT LLC - ATTN VINCENT E BRYAN III MERCER ISLAND WA 98040

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Daniel Seattle, WA 41 691
Bryan, Vincent E Quincy, WA 6 51
Cleveringa, Jeffrey A Ephrata, WA 4 34
Kunzler, Alex E Issaquah, WA 14 841
Penaranda, Joseph A Renton, WA 2 19

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