US3207198A
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Method and apparatus for breaking and separating eggs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-25
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Clement T Beeson
- 👤 Willard T Russell
- 👤 Willis E Webb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J43/00; A47J43/14; A47J43/145; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/364
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
APPARATUS FOR BREAKING AND SEPARATING EGGS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPLYING UNBROKEN EGGS TO SAID APPARATUS TO BE BROKEN AND SEPARATED, FIRST TRANSDUCER MEANS FOR APPLYING ACOUSTIC ENERGY AT A FIRST PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY TO SAID UNBROKEN EGGS TO SEVE THE SHELLS OF SAID EGGS, MEANS FOR REMOVING THE SEVERED SHELLS FROM THE CONTENTS OF SAID SHELLS, SECOND TRANSDUCER MEANS APPLYING ACOUSTIC ENERGY TO SAID CONTENTS AT A SECOND PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY TO SEPARATE THE WHITES FROM THE YOLKS, AND MEANS FOR SEPARATELY COLLECTING SAID WHITES AND SAID YOLKS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
APPARATUS FOR BREAKING AND SEPARATING EGGS COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPLYING UNBROKEN EGGS TO SAID APPARATUS TO BE BROKEN AND SEPARATED, FIRST TRANSDUCER MEANS FOR APPLYING ACOUSTIC ENERGY AT A FIRST PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY TO SAID UNBROKEN EGGS TO SEVE THE SHELLS OF SAID EGGS, MEANS FOR REMOVING THE SEVERED SHELLS FROM THE CONTENTS OF SAID SHELLS, SECOND TRANSDUCER MEANS APPLYING ACOUSTIC ENERGY TO SAID CONTENTS AT A SECOND PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY TO SEPARATE THE WHITES FROM THE YOLKS, AND MEANS FOR SEPARATELY COLLECTING SAID WHITES AND SAID YOLKS.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
30 words
THE METHOD OF BREAKING EGGS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING AN UNBROKEN EGG TO A BEAM OF ACOUSTIC ENERGY HAVING A PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY TO SEVER THE SHELL OF SAID EGG.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
30 words
THE METHOD OF BREAKING EGGS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING AN UNBROKEN EGG TO A BEAM OF ACOUSTIC ENERGY HAVING A PREDETERMINED FREQUENCY TO SEVER THE SHELL OF SAID EGG.
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |