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Seed metering shaft rotation indicator

CA 1280320 C · Owner: Gemar, Leroy H. · Inventors: Gemar, Leroy H.

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An indicator is provided for indicating rotation of a seed metering shaft used with a grain drill. The present invention incorporates a cylinder mounted to the seed metering shaft with its longitudinal axis offset but parallel to the axis of the shaft. The cylinder is mounted to rotate with the shaft. An indicator arm is hingedly mounted to the frame of the grain drill with one end positioned to ride on the outer surface of the cylinder and the other end free to move in correspondence with movement of the first end. With this invention, the indicator arm moves continually with movement of the seed metering shaft and thus provides a continuous indication of rotation of the seed metering …

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  • Granted February 19, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 19, 2008.
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FiledAugust 29, 1989
GrantedFebruary 19, 1991
Term endedFebruary 19, 2008
Patent numberCA 1280320 C
Classification (IPC)A01C7/00 +2 more

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1990199219941996199820002002200420062008Application filedAug 29, 1989Patent grantedFeb 19, 1991Term endedFeb 19, 2008

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