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Process and apparatus for shirring sausage casings
Assignee: Kalle GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1968-12-26
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-12-26
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a process and apparatus for shirring a sausage casing, which process comprises slipping the casing over a mandrel while maintaining an internal gas pressure in the casing, and compressing the casing against a stop with the formation of pleats, the compressive force being applied to the casing from a plurality of zones rotating to and fro about the mandrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst Michl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:55
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C13/00; A22C13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A process for shirring a sausage casing which comprises slipping the casing over a mandrel while maintaining an internal gas pressure in the casing, and compressing the casing against a stop with the formation of pleats, the compressive force being applied to the casing from a plurality of zones rotating continuously in the direction towards the stop and also rotating to and fro as a unit about the mandrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A process for shirring a sausage casing which comprises slipping the casing over a mandrel while maintaining an internal gas pressure in the casing, and compressing the casing against a stop with the formation of pleats, the compressive force being applied to the casing from a plurality of zones rotating continuously in the direction towards the stop and also rotating to and fro as a unit about the mandrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the compressive force acts at three equally spaced points on the periphery of the sausage casing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the mandrel is stationary.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
77 words
An apparatus for shirring a sausage casing which comprises a mandrel, means for maintaining an internal gas pressure in a casing on the mandrel, a plurality of wheel means rotatable in one direction longitudinally of the mandrel for compressing the casing against a stop with the formation of pleats, the wheel means being uniformly spaced around the mandrel, and means for imparting a to and fro rotational movement to the wheels as a unit about the mandrel.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
77 words
An apparatus for shirring a sausage casing which comprises a mandrel, means for maintaining an internal gas pressure in a casing on the mandrel, a plurality of wheel means rotatable in one direction longitudinally of the mandrel for compressing the casing against a stop with the formation of pleats, the wheel means being uniformly spaced around the mandrel, and means for imparting a to and fro rotational movement to the wheels as a unit about the mandrel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 in which the mandrel is stationary.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 in which the wheel means includes three wheels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 in which the to and fro rotational movement of the wheels is effected by eccentric means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 7 in which the eccentric means has a variable eccentricity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 in which the wheel means are mounted obliquely with respect to the mandrel.
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) | 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 |