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US3620347A
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Egg-handling equipment
Assignee: J W WYLAND AND SONS Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-17
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-09-17
Abstract
Abstract Egg-handling equipment is provided which includes an improved rotatable drum assembly having an apertured soft resilient peripheral surface, which enables eggs to be controlled and moved without breakage and in spaced relationship from place to place and from one elevation to another.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy Bruce Wyland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B23/00; B65B23/02; B65B23/06; A; A01; A01K; A01K43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A roller assembly for controlling movement of eggs over an egg-supporting surface, comprising: a pair of substantially parallel, axially spaced circular discshaped wheel means; means for axially rotatably mounting said wheel means; and a substantially continuous generally cylindrical sheet of soft yieldable rubberlike flexible material secured between said pair of wheel means and around the circular periphery thereof, to provide a yieldable wall for engaging the eggs on said surface, said sheet being apertured to enhance the traction between sheet and eggs, and to permit adjustment of the flexibility of the sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A roller assembly for controlling movement of eggs over an egg-supporting surface, comprising: a pair of substantially parallel, axially spaced circular discshaped wheel means; means for axially rotatably mounting said wheel means; and a substantially continuous generally cylindrical sheet of soft yieldable rubberlike flexible material secured between said pair of wheel means and around the circular periphery thereof, to provide a yieldable wall for engaging the eggs on said surface, said sheet being apertured to enhance the traction between sheet and eggs, and to permit adjustment of the flexibility of the sheet.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |