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US3191222A
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Machine for encasing sausage and the like
Assignee: Marel Inc
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Filing: 1963-04-22
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1983-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray T Townsend
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:31
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/10; A22C11/107; A22C11/02; A22C15/00; A22C15/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A PRODUCT ENCASING MACHINE OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED, A STUFFER TUBE ADAPTED TO HAVE A FOLDED CASING POSITIONED THEREON, MEANS FOR PUMPING PLASTIC PRODUCT INTO SAID STUFFER TUBE AND FROM SAID STUFFER TUBE INTO THE CASING, A CHUCK MOUNTED TO RECEIVE THE FILLED CASING FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID STUFFER TUBE AND HAVING MEANS TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE A PORTION OF THE CASING, LINKING MEANS FOR FILLED CASING ISSUING FROM SAID CASING CHUCK, SAID CHUCK AND SAID LINKING MEANS COOPERATING DURING OPERATION THEREOF TO FORM SAID CASING INTO LINKS, A LOOPER FOR THE LINKS AS THEY ISSUE FROM SAID LINKING MEANS COMPRISING A SPIRAL-SHAPED TUBE HAVING ONE END ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS AND ITS OTHER END EXTENDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A PRODUCT ENCASING MACHINE OF THE CHARACTER DISCLOSED, A STUFFER TUBE ADAPTED TO HAVE A FOLDED CASING POSITIONED THEREON, MEANS FOR PUMPING PLASTIC PRODUCT INTO SAID STUFFER TUBE AND FROM SAID STUFFER TUBE INTO THE CASING, A CHUCK MOUNTED TO RECEIVE THE FILLED CASING FROM THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID STUFFER TUBE AND HAVING MEANS TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE A PORTION OF THE CASING, LINKING MEANS FOR FILLED CASING ISSUING FROM SAID CASING CHUCK, SAID CHUCK AND SAID LINKING MEANS COOPERATING DURING OPERATION THEREOF TO FORM SAID CASING INTO LINKS, A LOOPER FOR THE LINKS AS THEY ISSUE FROM SAID LINKING MEANS COMPRISING A SPIRAL-SHAPED TUBE HAVING ONE END ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS AND ITS OTHER END EXTENDING
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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |