US3616488A
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Apparatus for opening the body cavity of a poultry carcass
Assignee: JD Jewell Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1971-11-02
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract D R A W I N G A CUTTING TOOL FOR OPENING THE BODY CAVITY OF CHICKENS TO ALLOW EASY EVISCERATION AND INSPECTION. THE TOOL HAS A POWER DRIVEN, CIRCULAR CUTTING BLADE WHICH IS POWER DRIVEN FROM A MOTOR CONTAINED WITHIN A HOUSING THAT IS HELD IN THE HAND. A GUIDE MEANS EXTENDS BELOW THE EDGE OF THE CUTTING BLADE AND BENEATH THE TOOL HOUSING AND HAND AND IS INSERTED INTO THE CHICKEN CARCASS. THERE IS A BLADE SHEILD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE BLADE WHEREBY THE ONLY ENTRANCE TO THE BLADE IS BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND THE INSERTION MEMBER.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Barefield
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 23:10
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/06; A22C21/063
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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) | 1974-11-01 | 1975-05-03 | 1975-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-01 | 1979-05-03 | 1979-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-01 | 1983-05-03 | 1983-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |