US3693216A
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Animal shackling device
Assignee: Armour Food Co
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Filing: 1971-04-13
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A tension adjusting device, alongside a conveyor frame, which provides a meat animal passage, and alongside a shackle-equipped animal transportation track, is supported inwardly of the shackle chain for movement up and down or toward and away from the passage so as to yield when the shackle is applied to an animal''s leg and then to swing outwardly and/or down to maintain tension upon the attached shackle as the animal moves through the passage.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Willems
- 👤 Everett F Markey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:25
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22B; A22B7/00; A22B7/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
In combination with an animal transportation track equipped with a shackle chain, the track being supported alongside a frame providing an animal passage, a tightener below said track inwardly of a shackle chain, and means on said frame supporting said tightener for movement toward said passage and after said shackle chain is attached to an animal''s leg for movement through said passage to maintain tension upon said shackle chain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
In combination with an animal transportation track equipped with a shackle chain, the track being supported alongside a frame providing an animal passage, a tightener below said track inwardly of a shackle chain, and means on said frame supporting said tightener for movement toward said passage and after said shackle chain is attached to an animal''s leg for movement through said passage to maintain tension upon said shackle chain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said support means comprises spaced spring strAps secured at one end to said frame and at the other to said tightener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said support means comprises spaced support straps secured to said tightener and pivotally connected to said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said tightener has its forward end portion inclined inwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the tightener means comprises a pair of slide bars supported in tandem, each bar having its forward end tapered inwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
118 words
In combination with two spaced-apart conveyor means in a V-forming relationship having their bottom portions spaced apart to provide an open portion therebetween, an animal transporting means extending alongside said conveyor means and adjacent the open portion, said transportation means including depending shackling means adapted for movement along said transportation means and having a length extending to an open portion of said conveyor means, the improvement which comprises a tightener extending longitudinally between said depending shackling means and said open portion and supported for movement toward said open portion when the shackling means is drawn in that direction after attachment to an animal''s foot but moving in the opposite direction after said attachment to tension said shackling means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
118 words
In combination with two spaced-apart conveyor means in a V-forming relationship having their bottom portions spaced apart to provide an open portion therebetween, an animal transporting means extending alongside said conveyor means and adjacent the open portion, said transportation means including depending shackling means adapted for movement along said transportation means and having a length extending to an open portion of said conveyor means, the improvement which comprises a tightener extending longitudinally between said depending shackling means and said open portion and supported for movement toward said open portion when the shackling means is drawn in that direction after attachment to an animal''s foot but moving in the opposite direction after said attachment to tension said shackling means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structure of claim 6 in which said tightener is hingedly supported.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 6 in which the spring means normally urges said tightener away from said open portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 6 in which said tightener has a front inwardly-inclined portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 6 in which means normally urge said tightener away from said open portion but yield under engagement with said shackling means to allow travel of said shackling means under tension.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |