US3233279A
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Collapsible automatic fish scaler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-10
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1984-11-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Edgar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
AN AUTOMATIC FISH SCALER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW BODY MADE OF FORAMINOUS MATERIAL FABRICATED TO SCALE LIVE FISH WHEN THEY CONTACT THE COMPONENT PORTIONS OF THE FORAMINOUS MATERIAL, FIRST CLOSURE MEANS EMBODIED IN THE TRAILING END OF SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE FISHERMAN TO MANUALLY LOAD AND TRAP LIVE FISH IN THE CHAMBER OF SAID BODY FOR AUTOMATIC SELF-SCALING AND ALSO ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE SCALED LIVE FISH TO BE UNLOADED, SECOND CLOSURE MEANS EMBODIED IN AND ORIENTED WITH THE LEADING END OF SAID BODY AND PROVIDED AT ITS FORWARD END WITH MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT OF A BOAT-PULLED TOWLINE, AND A SLOTTED COLLAR SURROUNDING AND SECURED TO SAID BODY, SAID COLLAR BEING PROVIDED WITH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED RADIALLY PROJECTING IMPELLER BLADES WHICH IMPART ROTATION TO SAID BODY WHILE IT IS BEING TOWED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
AN AUTOMATIC FISH SCALER COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HOLLOW BODY MADE OF FORAMINOUS MATERIAL FABRICATED TO SCALE LIVE FISH WHEN THEY CONTACT THE COMPONENT PORTIONS OF THE FORAMINOUS MATERIAL, FIRST CLOSURE MEANS EMBODIED IN THE TRAILING END OF SAID BODY AND ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE FISHERMAN TO MANUALLY LOAD AND TRAP LIVE FISH IN THE CHAMBER OF SAID BODY FOR AUTOMATIC SELF-SCALING AND ALSO ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE SCALED LIVE FISH TO BE UNLOADED, SECOND CLOSURE MEANS EMBODIED IN AND ORIENTED WITH THE LEADING END OF SAID BODY AND PROVIDED AT ITS FORWARD END WITH MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT OF A BOAT-PULLED TOWLINE, AND A SLOTTED COLLAR SURROUNDING AND SECURED TO SAID BODY, SAID COLLAR BEING PROVIDED WITH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED RADIALLY PROJECTING IMPELLER BLADES WHICH IMPART ROTATION TO SAID BODY WHILE IT IS BEING TOWED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |