US4007761A
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Prepackaged shirred tubular casing article
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1975-10-30
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article comprising a shirred casing length having a sizing means confined within an unshirred portion of said casing length, said sizing means having an outer perimeter larger than the inner perimeter of said unshirred casing length.
Inventors
- 👤 John Heller Beckman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:04
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C13/00; A22C13/02; A22C13/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article comprising a shirred casing length having an internal bore, an unshirred portion and having a sizing means confined within said unshirred portion of said casing length, said sizing means having an outer perimeter larger than the inner perimeter of unstretched unshirred casing length.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article comprising a shirred casing length having an internal bore, an unshirred portion and having a sizing means confined within said unshirred portion of said casing length, said sizing means having an outer perimeter larger than the inner perimeter of unstretched unshirred casing length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 including retaining means at least partially covering said article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 2 wherein said retaining means is disposed in a manner such as to provide access to said internal bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 2 wherein said retaining means comprises a protective overwrap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said sizing means includes a cylindrical wall, a first end of said cylindrical wall and a second end and wherein said first end is provided with an integral conforming circular face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 5 wherein said second end substantially abuts said shirred casing length to provide a self-sustaining casing article.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 5 wherein said sizing means includes coacting means which coact with elements of a stuffing horn assembly to provide locking means which secure said tubular casing article to said stuffing horn assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 7 wherein said coacting means include cut-out portions of said face defining a disc aperture and disc aperture recesses.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said sizing means has a continuous outer periphery contacting said unshirred portion of said casing length.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said casing length is fabricated from unsupported cellulose.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said casing length is fabricated from fibrous reinforced cellulose.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said casing length is fabricated from polyvinylidene chloride.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said casing length is fabricated from polyethylene.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said unshirred portion is closed adjacent said sizing means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 14 wherein said unshirred portion is closed by means of a clip.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein the end of said casing article furthest from said sizing means is unshirred and passed through said bore and around said sizing means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
A prepackaged shirred tubular casing article according to claim 1 wherein said shirred casing length is a compact self-sustaining casing length.
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) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |