US3751764A
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Casing sizer
Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-31
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A casing sizer including an annular resilient ring provided with a radially deformable portion and adjustment means for compressing said portion radially inwardly to increase the frictional drag on the casing and therefore the size of the stuffed sausage. A swingable mount is provided for disconnecting the sizer from the stuffing horn when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 A Dobbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:45
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C11/00; A22C11/02; A22C11/0245; A22C11/0263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a casing sizer structure for use in combination with a stuffing horn: an annular sizing ring surrounding said horn and the casing thereon, said ring being of a resilient material and formed to include a relatively thin frustoconical portion adapted to engage the outer periphery of the casing, adjustable means operatively associated with said ring for compressing said thin portion in a radially inwardly direction against said casing, said ring including an annular body portion with said frustoconical portion extending axially of said body portion and in the direction of movement of said casing, said adjustable means including an axially shiftable member in engagement with said ring and an annular abutment element, said frustoconical portion engaging said abutment at a point radially outwardly of the minimum diameter of said portion whereby axial movement of said member with said ring toward said abutment element compresses the free end of said portion radially inwardly of said horn.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a casing sizer structure for use in combination with a stuffing horn: an annular sizing ring surrounding said horn and the casing thereon, said ring being of a resilient material and formed to include a relatively thin frustoconical portion adapted to engage the outer periphery of the casing, adjustable means operatively associated with said ring for compressing said thin portion in a radially inwardly direction against said casing, said ring including an annular body portion with said frustoconical portion extending axially of said body portion and in the direction of movement of said casing, said adjustable means including an axially shiftable member in engagement with said ring and an annular abutment element, said frustoconical portion engaging said abutment at a point radially outwardly of the minimum diameter of said portion whereby axial movement of said member with said ring toward said abutment element compresses the free end of said portion radially inwardly of said horn.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A casing sizer structure according to claim 1 wherein said material has a modulus of elasticity in the order of 60,000 pounds per square inch.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |