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Flat end casing system and method of use
Assignee: GEORGE P SALIARIS
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Filing: 1969-07-17
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1989-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A flat ended casing system having planar plastic end plates mounted on the ends of a hollow food product casing. The end plates are attached to the hollow casing around their periphery. One end plate has a filling valve through which a moldable food product is inserted into the casing and the casing is filled. Upon completion of the filling operation the valve is closed and the filled casing is ready for further processing.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Beth
- 👤 George P Saliaris
- 👤 Ralph A Welch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:14
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
A casing structure as in claim 1, wherein the ends of the casing are secured around the periphery of the end plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A casing structure as in claim 2, wherein the means securing at least one casing end on the periphery of at least one plate comprises a beveled edge on said plate and a wedging means mounted on said edge and frictionally securing the casing ends between said wedging means and said beveled edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A casing structure as in claim 1, wherein said casing is generally tubular and said plate means are substantially round.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A casing structure as in claim 4, wherein said means securing at least one end of the casing to at least one plate comprises a beveled edge on the periphery of said plate and a mating wedging ring having a complimentary bevel on its inner surface whereby the tubular edge of the casing end is frictionally secured between said plate and said ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A casing structure as in claim 5, wherein said inner surface of said wedging ring and said periphery of said plate include additional locking means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A casing structure as in claim 6, wherein said additional locking means comprises an annular projection on said wedging ring and an annular mating groove on the periphery of said plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A casing structure as in claim 1, wherein said gate means comprises a further valve with inwardly directed and tapered valving members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A casing structure as in claim 8, and further including a casing hanging means on one of said plate means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A casing structure as in claim 9, wherein said hanging means comprise integral loops on one of said plate means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A casing structure as in claim 1 and further including casing hanging means on one of said plate means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A casing structure as in claim 11, wherein said hanging means comprise integral loops on one of said plate means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
62 words
A casing structure as in claim 11, wherein said hanging means comprise conveyor chain engaging studs mounted on opposite sides of the plaTe means containing said gate means said studs being oppositely disposed with respect to one another and having oppositely extending portions terminating in right angle projection members, said members being adapted to engage between the links of said conveyor chain.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A casing structure as in claim 1, wherein said plate means are constructed of a plastic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A casing structure as in claim 14, wherein said casing ends are secured around the periphery of the end plates.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
A casing structure as in claim 15, wherein the means securing at least one casing end on the periphery of at least one end plate comprises a beveled edge on said plate and a wedging means mounted on said edge and frictionally securing the casing ends between said wedging means and said beveled edge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
A casing structure as in claim 14, wherein said gate means comprises a self-sealing valve member, whereby the pressure of the meat product seals the valve when the casing is filled.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
A casing structure as in claim 17 and further including casing hanging means on one of said end plates.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A casing structure as in claim 14, wherein said casing is generally tubular and said plate means are substantially round.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
139 words
An improved meat product casing structure adapted for automated filling comprising a hollow, flexible, uniform volume casing of a predetermined length, plate means on opposite ends of said casing, said plate means having inner facing planar surfaces, means securing the ends of the casing to the plate means, one of said plate means including a gate means to allow a meat product to be inserted into the casing to fill it, venting means for releasing pressure caused by filling the casing, frangible release means in said one of said plates adapted to be severed from said plate frictionally mounted means for severing said frangible release means from said plate and closing said vent upon attainment of a maximum filling pressure by said meat product within the casing, and casing hanging means adapted for engagement with a casing conveying means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The casing structure of claim 20, wherein said gate means comprises a self-sealing valve member, whereby the pressure of the meat product seals the valve when the casing is filled.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The casing structure of claim 20, wherein the plate means are constructed of a plastic material.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
182 words
The method of filling a meat product casing having planar end plates and an intermediate flexible tubular casing, one of said end plates having a gate means therein for insertion of a filler horn adapted to supply a source of meat product, a flangible release means, a venting means for releasing the pressure caused by filling the casing and means for breaking said frangible release means from said plate and closing said venting means, comprising: a. Securing the end plate containing the gate means, for filling the casing, b. Inserting a filler horn into said casing through said gate means, c. Filling the casing with a meat product paste while venting said casing until said breaking means breaks said frangible release means from said end plate, d. Continuing filling said casing for a predetermined amount of time after said frangible release means is broken from said plate, until said venting means is closed e. Withdrawing the filler horn from said casing, and f. Sealing said gate means whereby said casing is completely filled with said meat product without any resulting air pockets.
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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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |