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Apparatus for moistening artificial sausage casings
Assignee: Kalle GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1968-09-09
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-09-09
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an apparatus for moistening an artificial sausage casing. The apparatus includes at least two moistening nozzle means mounted at substantially equally spaced positions around the discharge end of a mandrel upon which a sausage casing to be moistened is shirred.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst Michl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:12
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C13/00; A22C13/0013; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86389; Y10T137/86405; Y10T137/86421; Y10T137/86437
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An apparatus for moistening a shirred sausage casing on a mandrel which comprises at least two moistening nozzle means mounted at substantially equally spaced positions around a discharge end of the mandrel, a conduit connecting the nozzle means with a supply of moistening agent, control valve means in the conduit, and means for actuating the control valve means each time a shirred portion of sausage casing passes the nozzle means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
An apparatus for moistening a shirred sausage casing on a mandrel which comprises at least two moistening nozzle means mounted at substantially equally spaced positions around a discharge end of the mandrel, a conduit connecting the nozzle means with a supply of moistening agent, control valve means in the conduit, and means for actuating the control valve means each time a shirred portion of sausage casing passes the nozzle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 in which the means for actuating the control valve means comprises a control disc having two parts which are adjustable relative to each other whereby the duration of opening of the control valve may be varied.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 in which the nozzle means comprises a bored first portion, a hollow second portion, diaphragm means secured between the portions, tapered pin means secured to the diaphragm means, and aperture means in the first portion in which the pin means is adapted to seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 in which the bored first portion has three sections of different internal diameter and includes duct means in the sidewall of the section of greatest diameter, guiding fin means in the section of intermediate diameter, and the section of least diameter forming the seat for the tapered portion of the pin means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 including nozzle head means mounted at the end of the bored first portion.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |