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US3108318A
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Machine for stuffing sausage and similar casings
Assignee: Marlen Equipment Co
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Filing: 1960-03-11
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Granted: 1963-10-29
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Expires: 1980-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack M Miller
- 👤 Long Marshall
- 👤 Charles F Rapp
- 👤 Lewis F Alley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:29
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/02; A22C11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR STUFFING SAUSAGE AND SIMILAR CASINGS WITH A PLASTIC MATERIAL, INCLUDING A CONTAINER HAVING A TOP OPENING THROUGH WHICH STUFFING MATERIAL IS INSERTED INTO THE CONTAINER AND THROUGH WHICH THE MATERIAL IS MAINTAINED UNDER ATMOSPHERIC PRESURE, A PARTITION DIVIDING THE CONTAINER INTO A MIXING COMPARTMENT AT ONE END AND A FEEDING COMPARTMENT AT THE OTHER END, SAID PARTITION HAVING AN OPENING BETWEEN SAID COMPARTMENTS, A VALVE CONTROLLING SAID OPENING, A DISCHARGE COMPARTMENT CONNECTED WITH A LOWER PORTION OF THE FEEDING COMPARTMENT AND HAVING A CONSTANTLY OPEN CONNECTION WITH SAID FEEDING COMPARTMENT, MEANS IN THE MIXING COMPARTMENT FOR MIXING AND DISCHARGING THE MATERIAL THROUGH SAID VALVED OPENING INTO THE FEEDING COMPARTMENT, MEANS IN THE FEEDING COMPARTMENT FOR ADVANCING AND WORKING THE MATERIAL TO AND THROUGH SAID CONSTANTLY OPEN CONNECTION INTO THE DISCHARGE COMPARTMENT, A NOZZLE FOR GATHERING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
AN APPARATUS FOR STUFFING SAUSAGE AND SIMILAR CASINGS WITH A PLASTIC MATERIAL, INCLUDING A CONTAINER HAVING A TOP OPENING THROUGH WHICH STUFFING MATERIAL IS INSERTED INTO THE CONTAINER AND THROUGH WHICH THE MATERIAL IS MAINTAINED UNDER ATMOSPHERIC PRESURE, A PARTITION DIVIDING THE CONTAINER INTO A MIXING COMPARTMENT AT ONE END AND A FEEDING COMPARTMENT AT THE OTHER END, SAID PARTITION HAVING AN OPENING BETWEEN SAID COMPARTMENTS, A VALVE CONTROLLING SAID OPENING, A DISCHARGE COMPARTMENT CONNECTED WITH A LOWER PORTION OF THE FEEDING COMPARTMENT AND HAVING A CONSTANTLY OPEN CONNECTION WITH SAID FEEDING COMPARTMENT, MEANS IN THE MIXING COMPARTMENT FOR MIXING AND DISCHARGING THE MATERIAL THROUGH SAID VALVED OPENING INTO THE FEEDING COMPARTMENT, MEANS IN THE FEEDING COMPARTMENT FOR ADVANCING AND WORKING THE MATERIAL TO AND THROUGH SAID CONSTANTLY OPEN CONNECTION INTO THE DISCHARGE COMPARTMENT, A NOZZLE FOR GATHERING
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) | 1966-10-28 | 1967-04-29 | 1967-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-28 | 1971-04-29 | 1971-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-28 | 1975-04-29 | 1975-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |