US3261054A
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Automatic leg boning machine and system
Assignee: The Campbell's Co
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Filing: 1964-03-19
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Kaplan
- 👤 William R Kaplan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:57
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/0069; A22C21/0076; A22C17/00; A22C17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A MACHINE FOR BONING POULTRY LEGS HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE KNUCKLE JOINT, THE COMBINATION OF A SUSPENSION HOOK PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY A CONVEYOR FOR MOVEMENT IN AN UPWARDLY INCLINED PATH AND A STRIPPING MECHANISM FOR REMOVING MEAT FROM THE LEG CARRIED BY THE HOOK COMPRISING, A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEMBERS BETWEEN WHICH THE SUSPENSION HOOK PASSES ALONG SAID UPWARDLY INCLINED PATH, A PAIR OF OPPOSITE STRIP BARS YIELDABLY MOUNTED BY THE MEMBERS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LEG DURING A STRIPPING OPERATION, AND CAM-OPERATED MEANS OPERATIVE IN TIMED RELATION TO MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR FOR TEMPORARILY DISPLACING THE MEMBERS AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO RELEASE THE LEG BONE DURING SAID STRIPPING OPERATION PERMITTING PASSAGE OF THE KNUCKLE JOINT BETWEEN THE STRIP BARS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN A MACHINE FOR BONING POULTRY LEGS HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE KNUCKLE JOINT, THE COMBINATION OF A SUSPENSION HOOK PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY A CONVEYOR FOR MOVEMENT IN AN UPWARDLY INCLINED PATH AND A STRIPPING MECHANISM FOR REMOVING MEAT FROM THE LEG CARRIED BY THE HOOK COMPRISING, A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEMBERS BETWEEN WHICH THE SUSPENSION HOOK PASSES ALONG SAID UPWARDLY INCLINED PATH, A PAIR OF OPPOSITE STRIP BARS YIELDABLY MOUNTED BY THE MEMBERS FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LEG DURING A STRIPPING OPERATION, AND CAM-OPERATED MEANS OPERATIVE IN TIMED RELATION TO MOVEMENT OF THE CONVEYOR FOR TEMPORARILY DISPLACING THE MEMBERS AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO RELEASE THE LEG BONE DURING SAID STRIPPING OPERATION PERMITTING PASSAGE OF THE KNUCKLE JOINT BETWEEN THE STRIP BARS.
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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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |