US3074103A
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Fowl defeathering method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-11
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1980-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl M Roth
- 👤 Folke K Floden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:41
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
THE METHOD OF DEFEATHERING A FOWL THAT COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: MOVING SAID FOWL ALONG A FIRST PATH OF TRAVEL, APPLYING WATER TO THE FEATHERS OF SAID FOWL AT A POINT IN SAID FIRST PATH AND PERMITTING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE WATER SO APPLIED TO DRAIN FROM SAID FOL DURING SAID MOVEMENT, AND CONDUCTING THE WATER SO DRAINED ALONG A SECOND PATH OF TRAVEL EXTENDING BELOW SAID FIRST PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID FOWL, APPLYING STEAM TO THE FEATHERS AND SKIN OF SAID FOWL AT A POINT IN THE FIRST PATH OF TRAVEL OF THE LATTER AFTER SAID WATER HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE FOWL AND THEREAFTER CONTINUING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID FOWL AND A PART OF THE STEAM THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED THERETO ALONG A PORTION OF SAID FIRST PATH BEYOND SAID POINT AND DURING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
137 words
THE METHOD OF DEFEATHERING A FOWL THAT COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: MOVING SAID FOWL ALONG A FIRST PATH OF TRAVEL, APPLYING WATER TO THE FEATHERS OF SAID FOWL AT A POINT IN SAID FIRST PATH AND PERMITTING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE WATER SO APPLIED TO DRAIN FROM SAID FOL DURING SAID MOVEMENT, AND CONDUCTING THE WATER SO DRAINED ALONG A SECOND PATH OF TRAVEL EXTENDING BELOW SAID FIRST PATH OF TRAVEL OF SAID FOWL, APPLYING STEAM TO THE FEATHERS AND SKIN OF SAID FOWL AT A POINT IN THE FIRST PATH OF TRAVEL OF THE LATTER AFTER SAID WATER HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE FOWL AND THEREAFTER CONTINUING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID FOWL AND A PART OF THE STEAM THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED THERETO ALONG A PORTION OF SAID FIRST PATH BEYOND SAID POINT AND DURING
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) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |