US3115667A
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Poultry foot cutter
Assignee: Swift Independent Packing Co
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Filing: 1960-08-05
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1980-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen W Lis
- 👤 Delos B Van Dolah
- 👤 John A Brendle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:28
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/06; A22C21/066; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8798; Y10T83/8804; Y10T83/8808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A DEVICE FOR CUTTING FEET FROM THE LEGS OF POULTRY WHICH COMPRISES: A POWERDRIVEN SHEAR MOUNTED TO CUT IN A GIVEN PLANE; GUIDE MEANS SPACED FROM SAID SHEAR AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL THERETO; AND PRESSURE RESPONSIVE CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID POWERDRIVEN SHEAR, WHEREBY THE FEET OF SAID POULTRY ARE SEVERED WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO SAID CONTROL MEANS THROUGH SAID POULTRY WHILE HOLDING SAID POULTRY IN PROPER POSITION AGAINST GUIDE MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A DEVICE FOR CUTTING FEET FROM THE LEGS OF POULTRY WHICH COMPRISES: A POWERDRIVEN SHEAR MOUNTED TO CUT IN A GIVEN PLANE; GUIDE MEANS SPACED FROM SAID SHEAR AND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL THERETO; AND PRESSURE RESPONSIVE CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID POWERDRIVEN SHEAR, WHEREBY THE FEET OF SAID POULTRY ARE SEVERED WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO SAID CONTROL MEANS THROUGH SAID POULTRY WHILE HOLDING SAID POULTRY IN PROPER POSITION AGAINST GUIDE MEANS.
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) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |