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US3714682A
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Method and apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl
Assignee: Gainesville Machine Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A bird is moved along a path and feed means including a pair of counterrotating rollers grips the opposite sides of the tail of the bird and moves the tail laterally of said path into engagement with the cutting edge of a fixed cutting means extending between said rollers. One of the rollers slopes upwardly toward the cutting means so as to pinch the oil gland of the bird between the cutting edge of the cutting means and said upwardly sloping member to cut off the oil Gland. Guide means is provided for preventing portions of the bird other than the tail from being carried laterally by the feed means.
Inventors
- 👤 G Harben
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:32
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, said feed means comprising a pair of vertically spaced members defining a nip therebetween, fixed cutting means disposed adjacent said nip and having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said cutting means extending between said members in overlying relationship to the lower one of said members, and said members comprising a pair of rollers, at least one of which has a longitudinal axis oblique to the other of said rollers to define a conveying nip between said rollers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, said feed means comprising a pair of vertically spaced members defining a nip therebetween, fixed cutting means disposed adjacent said nip and having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said cutting means extending between said members in overlying relationship to the lower one of said members, and said members comprising a pair of rollers, at least one of which has a longitudinal axis oblique to the other of said rollers to define a conveying nip between said rollers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, said feed means comprising a pair of vertically spaced members defining a nip therebetween, fixed cutting means disposed adjacent said nip and having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said cutting means extending between said members in overlying relationship to the lower one of said members, and said members comprising a pair of rollers, at least one of which has a longitudinal axis oblique to the other of said rollers to define a conveying nip between said rollers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, said feed means comprising a pair of vertically spaced members defining a nip therebetween, fixed cutting means disposed adjacent said nip and having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said cutting means extending between said members in overlying relationship to the lower one of said members, and said members comprising a pair of rollers, at least one of which has a longitudinal axis oblique to the other of said rollers to define a conveying nip between said rollers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein at least one of said rollers has outwardly extending projections thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said projections comprise a plurality of spaced elongate ribs extending longitudinally of said one roller.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein said ribs are disposed adjacent the leading edge of said cutting means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bIrd moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, and fixed cutting means having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail of the bird is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said cutting means comprising a relatively thin knife-like cutting blade, said feed means including a pair of vertically spaced counter rotating rollers, and said blade extending between said rollers and being disposed substantially parallel with the axis of the upper one of said rollers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bIrd moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, and fixed cutting means having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail of the bird is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said cutting means comprising a relatively thin knife-like cutting blade, said feed means including a pair of vertically spaced counter rotating rollers, and said blade extending between said rollers and being disposed substantially parallel with the axis of the upper one of said rollers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, fixed cutting means having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail of the bird is moved laterally of said path by the feed means and guide means for preventing portions of a bird other than the tail from being carried laterally of said path by the feed means, said guide means including a shield extending from one side of the apparatus to an intermediate point thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, fixed cutting means having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail of the bird is moved laterally of said path by the feed means and guide means for preventing portions of a bird other than the tail from being carried laterally of said path by the feed means, said guide means including a shield extending from one side of the apparatus to an intermediate point thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein the guide means also includes a deflector extending from said intermediate point to the other side of the apparatus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, and fixed cutting means having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said apparatus including support means, and drive means supported at one side of the support means and being drivingly connected with said feed means comprising a pair of counter rotating rollers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for removing oil glands from fowl comprising feed means for engaging the tail of a bird moving along a predetermined path to move the tail laterally of said path, and fixed cutting means having a cutting edge for engaging and cutting off an oil gland of the bird when the tail is moved laterally of said path by the feed means, said apparatus including support means, and drive means supported at one side of the support means and being drivingly connected with said feed means comprising a pair of counter rotating rollers.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |