US3178763A
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Automatic carcass washer
Assignee: Hygrade Food Products Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-05
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-09-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kolman Andy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:51
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22B; A22B5/00; A22B5/08; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
AN AUTOMATIC CARCASS WASHER COMPRISING A HOUSING, AN OVERHEAD CONVEYOR MEANS ADAPTED TO TRANSPORT A CARCASS THROUGH SAID HOUSING, GUIDE MEANS POSITIONED IN SAID HOUSING TO ORIENT THE CARCASS SO THAT THE BOARD FACES OF THE CARCASS ARE SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE CARCASS THROUGH THE HOUSING, A PLURALITY OF RECIPROCATING ROTARY SPRAY UNITS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ORIENTED TO DIRECT SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY MOVING SPRAY PATTERNS AT THE BOARD FACES OF THE CARCASS, AND RESPECTIVE MOUNTING MEANS FOR SAID SPRAY UNITS FOR POSITIONING SAID SPRAY UNITS IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE, SAID SPRAY PATTERNS STRIKING THE BOARD FACES OF THE CARCASS AT A HORIZONTAL ANGLE IN THE APPROXIMATE RANGE OF FROM 15. TO 75..
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |