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US3229327A
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Device for severing legs from poultry
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-19
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:09
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A MACHINE FOR CUTTING FEET FROM THE LEGS OF POULTRY WHICH COMPRISES MEANS PROVIDING A CUTTING ZONE, A CUTTING ANVIL IN SAID CUTTING ZONE, RECIPROCATING CUTTING BLADE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ANVIL FOR SEVERING THE FEET FROM THE LEGS OF POULTRY IN SAID CUTTING ZONE, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID CUTTING BLADE MEANS, AN AIR CYLINDER UNIT FOR OPERATING SAID CUTTING BLADE RECIPROCATING MEANS, IN AUTOMATIC TRIP MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID CUTTING ZONE OPERATIVELY ENGAGED BY THE POULTRY MOVING INTO THE CUTTING ZONE WHICH ACTUATES SAID AIR CYLINDER UNIT FOR OPERATING SAID CUTTING BLADE RECIPROCATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A MACHINE FOR CUTTING FEET FROM THE LEGS OF POULTRY WHICH COMPRISES MEANS PROVIDING A CUTTING ZONE, A CUTTING ANVIL IN SAID CUTTING ZONE, RECIPROCATING CUTTING BLADE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ANVIL FOR SEVERING THE FEET FROM THE LEGS OF POULTRY IN SAID CUTTING ZONE, MEANS FOR RECIPROCATING SAID CUTTING BLADE MEANS, AN AIR CYLINDER UNIT FOR OPERATING SAID CUTTING BLADE RECIPROCATING MEANS, IN AUTOMATIC TRIP MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID CUTTING ZONE OPERATIVELY ENGAGED BY THE POULTRY MOVING INTO THE CUTTING ZONE WHICH ACTUATES SAID AIR CYLINDER UNIT FOR OPERATING SAID CUTTING BLADE RECIPROCATING MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |