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Fish scaler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-01-25
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A manually operated fish scaler includes a casing containing an electric motor, a transmission for changing the rotary motion of the motor drive shaft into longitudinal, reciprocating motion and a blade holder for connecting the transmission to a blade, which includes a transversely extending cutting edge for dislodging scales from a fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Metro Iskiw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:04
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C25/00; A22C25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A fish scaler comprising a casing having a longitudinal axis; motor means in said casing; shaft means in said casing for driving by said motor means; transmission means in said casing for changing rotary motion of said shaft into longitudinal reciprocating motion along said axis; blade holder means connected to said transmission means; scaling blade means for mounting in said blade holder means, and a scaling edge at the distal end of said blade means extending transverse to said axis, whereby actuation of said motor results in reciprocating motion of said blade means for dislodging fish scales.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fish scaler comprising a casing having a longitudinal axis; motor means in said casing; shaft means in said casing for driving by said motor means; transmission means in said casing for changing rotary motion of said shaft into longitudinal reciprocating motion along said axis; blade holder means connected to said transmission means; scaling blade means for mounting in said blade holder means, and a scaling edge at the distal end of said blade means extending transverse to said axis, whereby actuation of said motor results in reciprocating motion of said blade means for dislodging fish scales.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fish scaler according to claim 1, wherein said cutting edge is concave.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fish scaler according to claim 1, wherein said cutting edge is substantially straight with a plurality of concave cutting surfaces spaced apart along the width thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fish scaler according to claim 2, wherein said cutting edge is scalloped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fish scaler according to claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein said blade means is bowed transversely to conform generally to the shape of the body of a fish.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-02-20 | 1987-08-22 | 1988-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-20 | 1991-08-22 | 1992-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-20 | 1995-08-22 | 1996-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |