US3097391A
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T wayne
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:22
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/0007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
AN UNLOADING DEVICE FOR CHICKEN SHACKLES COMPRISING, A CONVEYOR FOR A CHICKEN-BEARING SHACKLE, THE SHACKLE HAVING NOTCHES THROUGH WHICH PARTS OF THE CHICKEN EXTEND A PAIR OF SPACED RODS BETWEEN WHICH A SHACKLE IS MOVED BY THE CONVEYOR, SAID RODS HAVING INCLINED PORTIOS WHICH CONTACT WITH THE PARTS OF THE CHICKEN THAT EXTEND THROUGH THE NOTCHES IN THE SHACKLE AND RAISE SUCH PARTS IN A MANNER TO DISENGAGE THE SAME FROM THE NOTCHES AND THEREBY FREE THE CHICKEN FROM THE SHACKLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
AN UNLOADING DEVICE FOR CHICKEN SHACKLES COMPRISING, A CONVEYOR FOR A CHICKEN-BEARING SHACKLE, THE SHACKLE HAVING NOTCHES THROUGH WHICH PARTS OF THE CHICKEN EXTEND A PAIR OF SPACED RODS BETWEEN WHICH A SHACKLE IS MOVED BY THE CONVEYOR, SAID RODS HAVING INCLINED PORTIOS WHICH CONTACT WITH THE PARTS OF THE CHICKEN THAT EXTEND THROUGH THE NOTCHES IN THE SHACKLE AND RAISE SUCH PARTS IN A MANNER TO DISENGAGE THE SAME FROM THE NOTCHES AND THEREBY FREE THE CHICKEN FROM THE SHACKLE.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |