US3199143A
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Apparatus for automatically severing the inedible portion of poultry legs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-22
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1982-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James P Ousley
- 👤 Harry P Grier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:05
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
APPARATUS FOR SEVERING THE INEDIBLE PORTION OF A POULTRY LEG FROM THE EDIBLE PORTION THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES CONVEYOR MEANS FOR GRASPING THE POULTRY LEG ABOVE AND BELOW THE HOCK JOINT AND FOR ADVANCING THE POULTRY IN A PREDETERMINED PATH, OPPOSED WEDGES MOUNTED ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED PATH FOR ENGAGING SAID POULTRY LEG AT SAID HOCK JOINT, MEANS FOR PRESSING SAID WEDGES CONTINUOUSLY INTO SAID HOCK JOINT TO SEPARATE THE BONES CONNECTED AT SAID JOINT, AND CUTTING MEANS MOUNTED ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED PATH AND EXTENDING INTO SAID PATCH AND BETWEEN SAID BONES, WHEREBY SAID CUTTING MEANS WILL SEVER TISSUE AT SAID JOINT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
APPARATUS FOR SEVERING THE INEDIBLE PORTION OF A POULTRY LEG FROM THE EDIBLE PORTION THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES CONVEYOR MEANS FOR GRASPING THE POULTRY LEG ABOVE AND BELOW THE HOCK JOINT AND FOR ADVANCING THE POULTRY IN A PREDETERMINED PATH, OPPOSED WEDGES MOUNTED ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED PATH FOR ENGAGING SAID POULTRY LEG AT SAID HOCK JOINT, MEANS FOR PRESSING SAID WEDGES CONTINUOUSLY INTO SAID HOCK JOINT TO SEPARATE THE BONES CONNECTED AT SAID JOINT, AND CUTTING MEANS MOUNTED ALONG SAID PREDETERMINED PATH AND EXTENDING INTO SAID PATCH AND BETWEEN SAID BONES, WHEREBY SAID CUTTING MEANS WILL SEVER TISSUE AT SAID JOINT.
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) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |