US3579697A
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Meat cleaning brush
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-01
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A MEAT CLEANING APPLIANCE FOR REMOVAL OF FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE SURFACE OF PIECES OF MEAT COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING OPPOSITE SIDEWALLS, A GRID STRUCTURE BETWEEN SAID SIDEWALLS FOR SUPPORTING THE MEAT ON A CLEANING PASS, AND ROTARY BRUSH MEANS MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN SAID HOUSING ON AN AXIS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY BETWEEN SAID SIDEWALLS BELOW SAID GRID STRUCTURE. THE GRID STRUCTURE COMPRISES A PLURALITY OF SPACED APART V-SHAPED GRIDS HAVING THE APEXES SPACED BELOW THE UPPER EDGES OF THE HOUSING SIDEWALLS AND THE RADIAL BRISTLES OF THE BRUSH MEANS PROJECT UPWARDLY ABOVE THE APEXES OF HE GRIDS FOR CLEANING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE MEAT SURFACES.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert L Smith
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:20
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C17/00; A22C17/08
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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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |