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US3312995A
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Apparatus for skinning a chain of sausages and the like
Assignee: Ranger Tool Co
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Filing: 1966-09-28
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Granted: 1967-04-11
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Expires: 1986-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don Q Garey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/001; A22C11/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
APPARATUS FOR SKINNING A CHAIN OF SAUSAGES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING TRACKWAY STRUCTURE, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE SAUSAGES SUCCESSIONALLY ALONG SAID TRACKWAY STRUCTURE IN A MOVING CHAIN OF SAUSAGES, MEANS FOR SLITTING SUCCESSIONALLY THE SKIN CASINGS OF THE MOVING CHAIN OF SAUSAGES, COMPRESSED AIR MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING CROSSED AIR STREAMS DIRECTED TOWARDS OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SAUSAGES AND UNDER THE CASINGS THEREOF ADJACENT THE SLIT IN THE SKIN CASING FOR THE LIFTING THEREOF AND INCLUDING MEANS SKIN CASINGS DOWNWARDLY ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SAUSAGES, ROUNDING THE SAUSAGES WHILE BEING SUBJECTED TO SAID AIR STREAMS FOR ACTING AS BACK-UP MEANS TO CONTAIN THE AIR AND CAUSE THE AIR TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY OF THE SAUSAGES AND PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE USE OF AIR, AND AIR SUCTION MEANS FOR REMOTELY SEPARATING SUCCESSIONALLY THE MEAT KERNELS AND THE SKIN CASINGS OF THE CHAIN OF SAUSAGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
APPARATUS FOR SKINNING A CHAIN OF SAUSAGES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING TRACKWAY STRUCTURE, MEANS FOR CONVEYING THE SAUSAGES SUCCESSIONALLY ALONG SAID TRACKWAY STRUCTURE IN A MOVING CHAIN OF SAUSAGES, MEANS FOR SLITTING SUCCESSIONALLY THE SKIN CASINGS OF THE MOVING CHAIN OF SAUSAGES, COMPRESSED AIR MEANS INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING CROSSED AIR STREAMS DIRECTED TOWARDS OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SAUSAGES AND UNDER THE CASINGS THEREOF ADJACENT THE SLIT IN THE SKIN CASING FOR THE LIFTING THEREOF AND INCLUDING MEANS SKIN CASINGS DOWNWARDLY ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SAUSAGES, ROUNDING THE SAUSAGES WHILE BEING SUBJECTED TO SAID AIR STREAMS FOR ACTING AS BACK-UP MEANS TO CONTAIN THE AIR AND CAUSE THE AIR TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY OF THE SAUSAGES AND PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE USE OF AIR, AND AIR SUCTION MEANS FOR REMOTELY SEPARATING SUCCESSIONALLY THE MEAT KERNELS AND THE SKIN CASINGS OF THE CHAIN OF SAUSAGES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-04-10 | 1970-10-10 | 1971-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-10 | 1974-10-10 | 1975-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-10 | 1978-10-10 | 1979-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |