US3638389A
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Process and apparatus for vacuum packaging poultry
Assignee: WR Grace and Co
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Filing: 1970-03-03
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A process for vacuum packaging poultry in bags of shrinking films in which the eviscerated poultry is placed in the bag, a vacuum is created in the bag and the bag is hermetically sealed, the novel features being that a tube protruding toward the outside is inserted into the body cavity of the poultry, a vacuum is created in the body cavity and the bag by means of a vacuum device equipped with a vacuum mouthpiece, the mouthpiece is withdrawn and the bag sealed, the tube either remaining in the bag or being withdrawn together with the vacuum mouthpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Edward Sherwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B31/00; B65B31/04; B65B31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a vacuum packaging process in which eviscerated poultry is placed in a plastic bag, a vacuum created in the bag by means of a vacuum device equipped with a vacuum mouthpiece and the bag hermetically sealed thereafter, the improvement comprising the steps of: a. inserting a tube into the body cavity of the poultry whereby said tube protrudes towards the outside; b. creating a vacuum in said body cavity by means of said tube and said vacuum device; c. withdrawing said vacuum device; d. preventing removal of said tube from Said body cavity; and, e. sealing the bag, with the tube remaining within the bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a vacuum packaging process in which eviscerated poultry is placed in a plastic bag, a vacuum created in the bag by means of a vacuum device equipped with a vacuum mouthpiece and the bag hermetically sealed thereafter, the improvement comprising the steps of: a. inserting a tube into the body cavity of the poultry whereby said tube protrudes towards the outside; b. creating a vacuum in said body cavity by means of said tube and said vacuum device; c. withdrawing said vacuum device; d. preventing removal of said tube from Said body cavity; and, e. sealing the bag, with the tube remaining within the bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said tube is detachably connected to said vacuum mouthpiece and including the step of releasing the tube as the vacuum mouthpiece is withdrawn.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
In a vacuum device for vacuum packaging eviscerated poultry in plastic bags, the improvement comprising: a. a retractable vacuum mouthpiece adapted to receive the conically narrowing head of a tube, said mouthpiece being enlarged in the form of a funnel; b. carrier means for said tube associated with said mouthpiece, said carrier means comprising:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
In a vacuum device for vacuum packaging eviscerated poultry in plastic bags, the improvement comprising: a. a retractable vacuum mouthpiece adapted to receive the conically narrowing head of a tube, said mouthpiece being enlarged in the form of a funnel; b. carrier means for said tube associated with said mouthpiece, said carrier means comprising:
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |