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Poultry processing method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-04
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Amstad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:25
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A POULTRY PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING POULTRY FOR PLUCKING COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOUSING HAVING SIDE WALLS AND PROVIDING A SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSED CHAMBER THEREIN, FLUID LOCK ENTRANCE AND EXIT MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING PERMITTING POULTRY ENTRANCE INTO AND EXIT FROM SAID CHAMBER, CONVEYOR MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR MOVING POULTRY IN SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID ENTRANCE AND EXIT MEANS, BLOWER MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR CIRCULATING A FLUID THEREIN, SPACED APART FLOW DIRECTING MEMBERS ALONG SAID SIDE WALLS IN FACING RELATIONSHIP FOR DIRECTING SAID FLUID CIRCULATED BY SAID BLOWER MEANS OVER SAID POULTRY, AND HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR HEATING THE SKIN OF THE POULTRY WHILE IN SAID CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A POULTRY PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR CONDITIONING POULTRY FOR PLUCKING COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOUSING HAVING SIDE WALLS AND PROVIDING A SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSED CHAMBER THEREIN, FLUID LOCK ENTRANCE AND EXIT MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING PERMITTING POULTRY ENTRANCE INTO AND EXIT FROM SAID CHAMBER, CONVEYOR MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR MOVING POULTRY IN SAID CHAMBER THROUGH SAID ENTRANCE AND EXIT MEANS, BLOWER MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR CIRCULATING A FLUID THEREIN, SPACED APART FLOW DIRECTING MEMBERS ALONG SAID SIDE WALLS IN FACING RELATIONSHIP FOR DIRECTING SAID FLUID CIRCULATED BY SAID BLOWER MEANS OVER SAID POULTRY, AND HEATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOUSING FOR HEATING THE SKIN OF THE POULTRY WHILE IN SAID CHAMBER.
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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |