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Process for the treatment of edible crustacea
Assignee: Laitram LLC
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 12:36
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C29/00; A22C29/02; A22C29/021; A22C29/022; A22C29/024; A22C29/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
THE METHOD OF PROCESSING THE TAIL PORTION OF CRUSTACEA SUCH AS CRAYFISH, PRAWNS AND THE LIKE, FROM WHICH THE HEADS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMOVED, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF HOLDING THE SAID CRUSTACEA TAIL PORTION BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTER SHELL THEREOF, THEN FLUSHING OUT THE SAND SAC, OR VEIN, IN SAID TAIL PORTION WITH LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE REGION OF THE ANUS AT THE SMALL END THEREOF AND THEN EXPELLING THE EDIBLE FLESH IN ONE PIECE FROM SAID SHELL BY A FLUID FORCE INTRODUCED INTO THE SHELL AT ITS SMALLER END.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
THE METHOD OF PROCESSING THE TAIL PORTION OF CRUSTACEA SUCH AS CRAYFISH, PRAWNS AND THE LIKE, FROM WHICH THE HEADS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMOVED, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF HOLDING THE SAID CRUSTACEA TAIL PORTION BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OUTER SHELL THEREOF, THEN FLUSHING OUT THE SAND SAC, OR VEIN, IN SAID TAIL PORTION WITH LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE REGION OF THE ANUS AT THE SMALL END THEREOF AND THEN EXPELLING THE EDIBLE FLESH IN ONE PIECE FROM SAID SHELL BY A FLUID FORCE INTRODUCED INTO THE SHELL AT ITS SMALLER END.
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |