US3122869A
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Machine for forming meat balls and automatically placing the meat balls in cans
Assignee: Marlen Equipment Co
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Filing: 1961-10-03
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1981-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack M Miller
- 👤 Raymond L Scott
- 👤 William C Crafton
- 👤 Lowell B Van Dyke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:06
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C7/00; A22C7/0023; A22C7/003; A22C7/0069; A22C7/0015; B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/06; B65B25/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FEEDING MEAT BALLS EJECTED FROM A FORMING MECHANISM IN TIMED SEQUENCES, INCLUDING A CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING THE MEAT BALLS THEREON FROM THE FORMING AND EJECTING MECHANISM AND HAVING A DELIVERY END, MEANS FOR STRIPPING THE MEAT BALLS FROM THE EJECTING MECHANISM ONTO THE CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR DIRECTING CANS IN CONSECUTIVE ORDER TO THE DELIVERY END OF THE CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR DETAINING EACH CAN AT THE DELIVERY END OF THE CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR RELEASING THE DETAINING MEANS FOR ADVANCE OF THE CANS, AND MEANS CONNECTED IN DRIVING RELATION WITH THE CONVEYOR TO ACTUATE THE RELEASE MEANS IN TIME WITH MOVEMENT OF A GIVEN NUMBER OF MEAT BALLS INTO EACH CAN BY SAID CONVEYOR.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
AN APPARATUS FOR FEEDING MEAT BALLS EJECTED FROM A FORMING MECHANISM IN TIMED SEQUENCES, INCLUDING A CONVEYOR FOR RECEIVING THE MEAT BALLS THEREON FROM THE FORMING AND EJECTING MECHANISM AND HAVING A DELIVERY END, MEANS FOR STRIPPING THE MEAT BALLS FROM THE EJECTING MECHANISM ONTO THE CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR DIRECTING CANS IN CONSECUTIVE ORDER TO THE DELIVERY END OF THE CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR DETAINING EACH CAN AT THE DELIVERY END OF THE CONVEYOR, MEANS FOR RELEASING THE DETAINING MEANS FOR ADVANCE OF THE CANS, AND MEANS CONNECTED IN DRIVING RELATION WITH THE CONVEYOR TO ACTUATE THE RELEASE MEANS IN TIME WITH MOVEMENT OF A GIVEN NUMBER OF MEAT BALLS INTO EACH CAN BY SAID CONVEYOR.
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) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |