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US3077997A
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Device for transferring a carcass from one conveyor to another
Assignee: Grove Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1961-06-22
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1981-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Owe M Toennies
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:21
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22B; A22B7/00; A22B7/001; A22B7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING A CARCASS WHICH COMPRISES A RAIL CONVEYOR, A CARRIAGE SUPPORTD ON SAID RAIL CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR SUSPENDING A GAMBREL HOOK FROM SAID CARRIAGE WITH LEGS OF THE CARCASS SUPPORTED ON SAID GAMBREL HOOK IN SPACED RELATION, SAID RAIL INCLUDING A DOWNWARDLY SLOPING SECTION, A HORIZONTAL CONVEYOR MOUNTED BELOW SAID SLOPING SECTION, THE CARCASS BEING LAID ON THE HORIZONTAL CONVEYOR AS THE CARRIAGE PROGRESSES DOWN SAID SLOPING SECTION TO A LEG RELEASING STATION, AND A LEG RELEASING ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE CONVEYOR BELT AT THE LEG RELEASING STATION, SAID LEG RELEASING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PAIR OF ACTUATOR ARMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AD-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
APPARATUS FOR HANDLING A CARCASS WHICH COMPRISES A RAIL CONVEYOR, A CARRIAGE SUPPORTD ON SAID RAIL CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR SUSPENDING A GAMBREL HOOK FROM SAID CARRIAGE WITH LEGS OF THE CARCASS SUPPORTED ON SAID GAMBREL HOOK IN SPACED RELATION, SAID RAIL INCLUDING A DOWNWARDLY SLOPING SECTION, A HORIZONTAL CONVEYOR MOUNTED BELOW SAID SLOPING SECTION, THE CARCASS BEING LAID ON THE HORIZONTAL CONVEYOR AS THE CARRIAGE PROGRESSES DOWN SAID SLOPING SECTION TO A LEG RELEASING STATION, AND A LEG RELEASING ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ADJACENT THE CONVEYOR BELT AT THE LEG RELEASING STATION, SAID LEG RELEASING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A PAIR OF ACTUATOR ARMS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AD-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |