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Egg orientating mechanism
Assignee: Brecknell Dolman and Rogers Ltd
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Filing: 1961-10-05
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1981-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gibbs Peter Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K43/00; B; B65; B65B; B65B23/00; B65B23/02; B65B23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
EGG ORIENTATING MECHANISM COMPRISING A FRAMEWORK, INTERCONNECTED PAIRS OF PARALLEL ROLLERS FORMING A CIRCULATORY ENDLESS CONVEYOR MOUNTED ON SAID FRAMEWORK, MEANS ON SAID FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUOUSLY CIRCULATING SAID CONVEYOR, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ROLLERS FOR ROTATING SAID ROLLERS AS THEY MOVE ALONG AT LEAST A PART OF THE PATH OF SAID CONVEYOR, A TURNOVER DEVICE ON SAID FRAMEWORK EXTENDING PARTWAY ACROSS THE PORTION OF THE PATH OF SAID ROLLERS ALONG WHICH THEY ARE ROTATED TO ENGAGE AND TURN OVER EGGS SUPPORTED ON SAID PAIRED ROTATING ROLLERS AND WHICH HAVE DRIFTED TOWARD THE ONE ENDS OF SAID ROLLERS AND MEANS FOR LIFTING EGGS OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID ROTATING ROLLERS DURING THE TURNOVER OPERATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
EGG ORIENTATING MECHANISM COMPRISING A FRAMEWORK, INTERCONNECTED PAIRS OF PARALLEL ROLLERS FORMING A CIRCULATORY ENDLESS CONVEYOR MOUNTED ON SAID FRAMEWORK, MEANS ON SAID FRAMEWORK FOR CONTINUOUSLY CIRCULATING SAID CONVEYOR, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ROLLERS FOR ROTATING SAID ROLLERS AS THEY MOVE ALONG AT LEAST A PART OF THE PATH OF SAID CONVEYOR, A TURNOVER DEVICE ON SAID FRAMEWORK EXTENDING PARTWAY ACROSS THE PORTION OF THE PATH OF SAID ROLLERS ALONG WHICH THEY ARE ROTATED TO ENGAGE AND TURN OVER EGGS SUPPORTED ON SAID PAIRED ROTATING ROLLERS AND WHICH HAVE DRIFTED TOWARD THE ONE ENDS OF SAID ROLLERS AND MEANS FOR LIFTING EGGS OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID ROTATING ROLLERS DURING THE TURNOVER OPERATION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2895489A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |