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Method for mounting and preserving animals without evisceration
Assignee: JACKSON AND BELL
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A method for preserving and hardening animals for display includes the steps of injecting the animal with a preservative solution and a setting agent. No evisceration or other preparation except washing and sealing of wound openings is needed. The preservative solution includes an aqueous formaldehyde solution, a formalin neutralizer, a mold inhibitor, and odorant, and a drying agent. The setting agent includes calcium sulfate, sodium chloride, and water. The preservative solution and setting agent are injected into the animal body beginning near the midsection thereof and advancing outwardly toward the extremities of the animal. The procedure is periodically repeated.
Inventors
- 👤 W Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:30
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B23/00; G09B23/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1 wherein a plurality of said injections are made in a relatively short time beginning in the midsection of said body, successive injections of said plurality of injections being made generally at positions along said body nearer the extremities thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said skin saturating solution comprises: alum, an insect repellent, a mold inhibitor, and an aqueous formaldehyde solution.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said preservative solution comprises: an aqueous formaldehyde solution, and a lower aliphatic alcohol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said preservative solution further comprises: a formalin neutralizer, and a mold inhibitor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said preservative solution further comprises: an odorant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said preservative solution comprises, by volume percent: 66% to 80% of a 40% by volume aqueous formaldehyde solution, 1% to 2.5% of a formalin neutralizer, 8% to 20% of a lower aliphatic alcohol, 6% to 13% of an odorant, and 1% to 5% of a mold inhibitor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said preservative solution comprises, by volume percent, about: 73.5% of a 40% by volume aqueous formaldehyde solution, 2.3% formalin neutralizer, 13.8% alcohol, 9.2% odorant, and 1.2% mold inhibitor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 and further comprising: rubbing a skin saturating solution onto the skin of said animal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 9 whereinafter the method further comprises: rubbing a combination of an odorant and a mineral oil onto the skin of said animal.
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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |