US3115668A
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Machine for encasing sausage and the like
Assignee: Marel Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-14
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1982-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Townsend Ray Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:41
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/10; A22C11/107; A22C11/02; A22C15/00; A22C15/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
IN A PRODUCT ENCASING MACHINE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FOLDED CASING, A STUFFER TUBE ADAPTED TO ENTER THE CASING WHEN SO SUPPORTED, MEANS FOR FORCING PRODUCT THROUGH SAID STUFFER TUBE AND INTO THE CASING, SAID LAST MEANS INCLUDING A HOUSING, SAID STUFFER TUBE BEING MOUNTED FOR LONGITUDINAL SLIDING THROUGH SAID HOUSING AND INTO THE CASING WHILE SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST MEANS, SAID STUFFER TUBE HAVING A PRODUCT RECEIVING PORT COOPERABLE WITH SAID HOUSING TO RECEIVE PRODUCT THEREFROM ONLY WHEN SAID STUFFER TUBE IS POSITIONED IN THE CASING, A CASING CHUCK ROTATABLY MOUNTED TO RECEIVE THE FILLED CASING FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID STUFFER TUBE AND COMPRISING A COLLAR-LIKE ELEMENT THROUGH WHICH THE FILLED CASING IS FORCED, AND LINKING MEANS AT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CASING CHUCK HAVING MEANS TO GRIP A PORTION OF THE CASING TO FORM LINKS OF THE FILLED CASING AND HOLD THE LINKS AGAINST ROTATION BY SAID CASING CHUCK WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID CHUCK TWISTS THE CASING AT ONE OF SAID GRIPPED PORTIONS AND ALWAYS IN THE SAME DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
IN A PRODUCT ENCASING MACHINE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A FOLDED CASING, A STUFFER TUBE ADAPTED TO ENTER THE CASING WHEN SO SUPPORTED, MEANS FOR FORCING PRODUCT THROUGH SAID STUFFER TUBE AND INTO THE CASING, SAID LAST MEANS INCLUDING A HOUSING, SAID STUFFER TUBE BEING MOUNTED FOR LONGITUDINAL SLIDING THROUGH SAID HOUSING AND INTO THE CASING WHILE SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST MEANS, SAID STUFFER TUBE HAVING A PRODUCT RECEIVING PORT COOPERABLE WITH SAID HOUSING TO RECEIVE PRODUCT THEREFROM ONLY WHEN SAID STUFFER TUBE IS POSITIONED IN THE CASING, A CASING CHUCK ROTATABLY MOUNTED TO RECEIVE THE FILLED CASING FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID STUFFER TUBE AND COMPRISING A COLLAR-LIKE ELEMENT THROUGH WHICH THE FILLED CASING IS FORCED, AND LINKING MEANS AT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID CASING CHUCK HAVING MEANS TO GRIP A PORTION OF THE CASING TO FORM LINKS OF THE FILLED CASING AND HOLD THE LINKS AGAINST ROTATION BY SAID CASING CHUCK WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID CHUCK TWISTS THE CASING AT ONE OF SAID GRIPPED PORTIONS AND ALWAYS IN THE SAME DIRECTION.
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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |