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Egg collection device
Assignee: STORM IND Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-04
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1983-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peterson Seymour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/14; A01K31/16; A01K31/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN AN EGG COLLECTING SYSTEM WHEREIN THE EGGS ARE GRAVITY FED TO A DISCHARGE EDGE AND DEPOSITED ON A MOVING CONVEYOR, SAID CONVEYOR COMPRISING A SERIES OF ARTICULATED LINK CARRYING TRAY MEMBERS DISPOSED GENERALLY PARALLEL TO BUT BELOW SAID GRAVITY DISCHARGE EDGE ADJACENT SAID CONVEYOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING LONGITUDINALLY SPACED PAIRS OF UPSTANDING SKIRTED CRADLE FORMING FINGERS, A BARRIER MEANS EXTENDING UPWARDLY ABOVE SAID GRAVITY DISCHARGE EDGE ADJACENT ONE END OF EACH TRAY A DISTANCE SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE AND HOLD AN EGG SHORT OF SAID EDGE, WHEREBY TO COOPERATE THEREWITH AND AN EGG ON SAID TRAY TO SAFELY PREVENT PASSAGE OF SAID EGG TO SAID DISCHARGE EDGE AND ON TO A FILLED TRAY THEREBELOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN AN EGG COLLECTING SYSTEM WHEREIN THE EGGS ARE GRAVITY FED TO A DISCHARGE EDGE AND DEPOSITED ON A MOVING CONVEYOR, SAID CONVEYOR COMPRISING A SERIES OF ARTICULATED LINK CARRYING TRAY MEMBERS DISPOSED GENERALLY PARALLEL TO BUT BELOW SAID GRAVITY DISCHARGE EDGE ADJACENT SAID CONVEYOR, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING LONGITUDINALLY SPACED PAIRS OF UPSTANDING SKIRTED CRADLE FORMING FINGERS, A BARRIER MEANS EXTENDING UPWARDLY ABOVE SAID GRAVITY DISCHARGE EDGE ADJACENT ONE END OF EACH TRAY A DISTANCE SUFFICIENT TO ENGAGE AND HOLD AN EGG SHORT OF SAID EDGE, WHEREBY TO COOPERATE THEREWITH AND AN EGG ON SAID TRAY TO SAFELY PREVENT PASSAGE OF SAID EGG TO SAID DISCHARGE EDGE AND ON TO A FILLED TRAY THEREBELOW.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3042184A
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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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |