US3237664A
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Apparatus for and method of trimming fat from hams and the like
Assignee: Hormel Foods Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-17
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Laura G Macy
- 👤 Oscar H Lindstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:58
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING EXCESS SURFACE FAT FROM HAMS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A SERIES OF ROTATABLE HAM HOLDERS, A SERIES OF TRIMMING STATION, EACH OF SAID TRIMMING STATIONS HAVE MOUNTED THEREON AT LEAST ONE CUTTING TOOL ADAPTED TO PENETRATE THE FAT IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY NORMAL THERETO AND REMOVE A PORTION OF THE FATTY SURFACE OF SAID HAM, MEANS EFFECTING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID SERIES OF STATIONS AND HAM HOLDERS FOR SUCCESSIVELY POSITIONING THE HOLDERS AT SUCCESSIVE TRIMMING STATIONS FOR TREATMENT BY THE CUTTING TOOLS MOUNTED THEREON, MEANS FOR ROTATING EACH HOLDER WHEN POSITIONED AT EACH OF SAID TRIMMING STATIONS AND MEANS FOR REPEATEDLY RECIPROCATING SAID CUTTING ELEMENTS INTO AND OUT OF THE FAT IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY NORMAL THERETO WHILE SAID HAM IS ROTATING CAUSING EACH OF SAID TOOLS TO REMOVE A SERIES OF OVERLAPPING PORTIONS PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS GROOVE IN THE FAT THE CUTTING TOOLS BEING STAGGERED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER AND COOPERATING TO REMOVE PARALLEL OVERLAPPING STRIPS OF FAT FROM SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE FATTY PORTION OF SAID HAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
APPARATUS FOR TRIMMING EXCESS SURFACE FAT FROM HAMS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A SERIES OF ROTATABLE HAM HOLDERS, A SERIES OF TRIMMING STATION, EACH OF SAID TRIMMING STATIONS HAVE MOUNTED THEREON AT LEAST ONE CUTTING TOOL ADAPTED TO PENETRATE THE FAT IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY NORMAL THERETO AND REMOVE A PORTION OF THE FATTY SURFACE OF SAID HAM, MEANS EFFECTING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID SERIES OF STATIONS AND HAM HOLDERS FOR SUCCESSIVELY POSITIONING THE HOLDERS AT SUCCESSIVE TRIMMING STATIONS FOR TREATMENT BY THE CUTTING TOOLS MOUNTED THEREON, MEANS FOR ROTATING EACH HOLDER WHEN POSITIONED AT EACH OF SAID TRIMMING STATIONS AND MEANS FOR REPEATEDLY RECIPROCATING SAID CUTTING ELEMENTS INTO AND OUT OF THE FAT IN A DIRECTION GENERALLY NORMAL THERETO WHILE SAID HAM IS ROTATING CAUSING EACH OF SAID TOOLS TO REMOVE A SERIES OF OVERLAPPING PORTIONS PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS GROOVE IN THE FAT THE CUTTING TOOLS BEING STAGGERED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER AND COOPERATING TO REMOVE PARALLEL OVERLAPPING STRIPS OF FAT FROM SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE FATTY PORTION OF SAID HAM.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD OF REMOVING AT LEAST A PORTION OF AN OUTER LAYER FROM AN ARTICLE, INCLUDING MEAT PRODUCTS SUCH AS HAM AND THE LIKE, HAVING INNER AND OUTER LAYERS OF DIFFERENT PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING MOVING SEVERING MEANS THROUGH THE OUTER LAYER TOWARDS THE INNER LAYER, AND RECORDING THE BORDER BETWEEN SAID LAYERS STOPPING SAID MOVEMENT OF SAID SEVERING MEANS BEFORE REACHING THE INNER LAYER AND A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE BORDER BETWEEN SAID LAYERS IN RESPONSE TO SAID RECORDING.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD OF REMOVING AT LEAST A PORTION OF AN OUTER LAYER FROM AN ARTICLE, INCLUDING MEAT PRODUCTS SUCH AS HAM AND THE LIKE, HAVING INNER AND OUTER LAYERS OF DIFFERENT PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, SAID METHOD COMPRISING MOVING SEVERING MEANS THROUGH THE OUTER LAYER TOWARDS THE INNER LAYER, AND RECORDING THE BORDER BETWEEN SAID LAYERS STOPPING SAID MOVEMENT OF SAID SEVERING MEANS BEFORE REACHING THE INNER LAYER AND A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM THE BORDER BETWEEN SAID LAYERS IN RESPONSE TO SAID RECORDING.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |