US3185194A
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Egg separating apparatus
Assignee: Standard Brands Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-16
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1983-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earle B Ellis
- 👤 Carl E Chesney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/14; A47J43/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN AN EGG SPARATING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF AN ENDLESS CARRIER HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, VERTICALLY SPACED UPPER AND LOWER FLIGHTS, MEANS SUPPORTING AND DRIVING SAID CARRIER FOR MOVEMENT OF THE UPPER FLIGHT IN A SELECTED DIRECTION, A PLURALITY OF COLLECTING UNITS SPACED SERIALLY ALONG AND CONNECTED WITH SAID CARRIER, EACH SAID UNIT INCLUDING A PAIR OF CUP MEMBERS SET TO ONE SIDE OF THE CARRIER, THE SAID CUPS IN EACH PAIR UPWARDLY OPEN AND VERTICALLY SPACED DURING MOVEMENT OF THE MEMBERS ACROSS THE UPPER FLIGHT, AND A SEPARATING BAFFLE LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CARRIER TOWARD SAID SELECTED DIRECTION AND DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CUP MEMBERS OF EACH PAIR DURING THEIR TRANSITION PASSAGE FROM THE UPPER FLIGHT TO THE LOWER FLIGHT, AND BAFFLE OPERATING TO RECEIVE THE GRAVITY DISCHARGED CONTENTS OF THE ADVANCING LOWERMOST CUP OF EACH PAIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN AN EGG SPARATING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF AN ENDLESS CARRIER HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, VERTICALLY SPACED UPPER AND LOWER FLIGHTS, MEANS SUPPORTING AND DRIVING SAID CARRIER FOR MOVEMENT OF THE UPPER FLIGHT IN A SELECTED DIRECTION, A PLURALITY OF COLLECTING UNITS SPACED SERIALLY ALONG AND CONNECTED WITH SAID CARRIER, EACH SAID UNIT INCLUDING A PAIR OF CUP MEMBERS SET TO ONE SIDE OF THE CARRIER, THE SAID CUPS IN EACH PAIR UPWARDLY OPEN AND VERTICALLY SPACED DURING MOVEMENT OF THE MEMBERS ACROSS THE UPPER FLIGHT, AND A SEPARATING BAFFLE LOCATED AT THE END OF THE CARRIER TOWARD SAID SELECTED DIRECTION AND DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CUP MEMBERS OF EACH PAIR DURING THEIR TRANSITION PASSAGE FROM THE UPPER FLIGHT TO THE LOWER FLIGHT, AND BAFFLE OPERATING TO RECEIVE THE GRAVITY DISCHARGED CONTENTS OF THE ADVANCING LOWERMOST CUP OF EACH PAIR.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN AN EGG SEPARATING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF AN ENDLESS CHAIN-TYPE CARRIER, A BRACKET MEMBER CONNECTED WITH AND EXTENDING TO ONE SIDE OF THE CARRIER, SAID BRACKET MEMBER INCLUDING A FRAME-LIKE ELEMENT HAVING AN UPPER STATIONARY BAR AND A LOWER RESILIENTLY DISPLACEABLE CROSS MEMBER, AND A CUP STRUCTURE RELEASABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, SAID CUP STRUCTURE INCLUDING LOCKING ELEMENT POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED RESPECTIVELY BY SAID BAR AND CROSS MEMBER AND RELEASABLE FROM THE FRAME BY DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CROSS MEMBER.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN AN EGG SEPARATING APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF AN ENDLESS CHAIN-TYPE CARRIER, A BRACKET MEMBER CONNECTED WITH AND EXTENDING TO ONE SIDE OF THE CARRIER, SAID BRACKET MEMBER INCLUDING A FRAME-LIKE ELEMENT HAVING AN UPPER STATIONARY BAR AND A LOWER RESILIENTLY DISPLACEABLE CROSS MEMBER, AND A CUP STRUCTURE RELEASABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, SAID CUP STRUCTURE INCLUDING LOCKING ELEMENT POSITIONED TO BE ENGAGED RESPECTIVELY BY SAID BAR AND CROSS MEMBER AND RELEASABLE FROM THE FRAME BY DISPLACEMENT OF SAID CROSS MEMBER.
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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |