US3331096A
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Apparatus for removing meat from animal carcasses
Assignee: A B SEGUR AND CO
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Filing: 1965-10-21
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Asa B Segur
- 👤 Roy A Fricke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:32
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MEAT FROM THE VERTEBRAL COLUMNS OF ANIMAL CARCASSES WHEREIN CARCASS SECTIONS CONTAINING SAID VERTEBRAL COLUMNS ARE MOVED AXIALLY THROUGH A MEAT-REMOVAL CHAMBER, A NOZZLE FOR DIRECTING A PLURALITY OF HIGH-VELOCITY STREAMS OF WATER AGAINST CARCASS SECTIONS AS SUCH SECTIONS ARE MOVED AXIALLY, SAID NOZZLE BEING POSITIONED AND ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO THE PATH OF AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SECTIONS TO DIRECT EACH STREAM ALONG A PLANE PASSING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID PATH OF MOVEMENT AT AN ANGLE RANGING BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 50 DEGREES RELATIVE THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MEAT FROM THE VERTEBRAL COLUMNS OF ANIMAL CARCASSES WHEREIN CARCASS SECTIONS CONTAINING SAID VERTEBRAL COLUMNS ARE MOVED AXIALLY THROUGH A MEAT-REMOVAL CHAMBER, A NOZZLE FOR DIRECTING A PLURALITY OF HIGH-VELOCITY STREAMS OF WATER AGAINST CARCASS SECTIONS AS SUCH SECTIONS ARE MOVED AXIALLY, SAID NOZZLE BEING POSITIONED AND ARRANGED WITH RESPECT TO THE PATH OF AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SECTIONS TO DIRECT EACH STREAM ALONG A PLANE PASSING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID PATH OF MOVEMENT AT AN ANGLE RANGING BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 50 DEGREES RELATIVE THERETO.
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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |