US3943606A
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Hanger member
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-02
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-05-02
Abstract
Abstract An inexpensive thermoplastic member for hanging sausage casings and a method of clipping the same to such casings. The hanging member is a compact one piece device comprising a stem, anchorage means positioned generally along one posterior end thereof and adapted to anchor the stem to the casing and a generally circular loop opposite thereto for hanging or looping the casing during sausage processing operations. The hanging member is attached to the sausage casing by clipping a metal fastener about the casing and stem intermediate the anchorage means and loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Ernst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:26
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C15/00; A22C15/001; A22C15/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A flexible hanger member adapted to be attached by clip means to a casing for a plurality of link type product to permit hanging thereof during processing operation, the member comprising: resilient stem means adapated to receive the clip means for attaching said member to the casing; resilient loop means positioned generally adjacent each end of said stem means to facilitate hanging the product from either of said loop means; and anchorage means positioned on said stem means generally intermediate said loop means to prevent slippage along and detachment of said stem means from the casing and clip means once it is fastened thereto, said anchorage means comprising a plurality of spaced nubs integrally formed along said stem means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A flexible hanger member adapted to be attached by clip means to a casing for a plurality of link type product to permit hanging thereof during processing operation, the member comprising: resilient stem means adapated to receive the clip means for attaching said member to the casing; resilient loop means positioned generally adjacent each end of said stem means to facilitate hanging the product from either of said loop means; and anchorage means positioned on said stem means generally intermediate said loop means to prevent slippage along and detachment of said stem means from the casing and clip means once it is fastened thereto, said anchorage means comprising a plurality of spaced nubs integrally formed along said stem means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A hanger member according to claim 1 wherein said member is a one piece thermoplastic molding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hanger member according to claim 1 wherein said member is a one piece die cut member.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |