US3705440A
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Fowl vent removal apparatus and method
Assignee: Gainesville Machine Co Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-21
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1991-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A rotating means in the form of a power operated tool rotates an elongated spiral member relative to a tubular serrated cutting member. The spiral member has a sharp tapered outer end which extends beyond the cutting edge of the cutting member. The spiral member penetrates into the area of the fowl adjacent the vent thereof and produces a reaction force to urge such area of the fowl into engagement with the cutting member to make a circular cut in the tissue surrounding the vent so as to disconnect the vent from the surrounding tissue and thereby remove the vent of the fowl.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest E Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:08
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22B; A22B5/00; A22B5/0094; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
Apparatus for fowl vent removal comprising a tubular member having an annular cutting edge, reaction means comprising a flat strip coiled about the axis of said tubular member with the broad face of the strip substantially transverse to said axis, said reaction means comprising a portion lying within said tubular member and a portion extending outwardly beyond the cutting edge thereof, said outwardly extending portion terminating in a sharp tapered end, and means for rotating said reaction means about said axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
Apparatus for fowl vent removal comprising a tubular member having an annular cutting edge, reaction means comprising a flat strip coiled about the axis of said tubular member with the broad face of the strip substantially transverse to said axis, said reaction means comprising a portion lying within said tubular member and a portion extending outwardly beyond the cutting edge thereof, said outwardly extending portion terminating in a sharp tapered end, and means for rotating said reaction means about said axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said reaction means has a diameter only slightly less than that of said tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said tubular member is fixedly mounted and remains stationary while said reaction means rotates within it.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said cutting edge is separated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said reaction means is formed of spring steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said reaction means is mounted on a spindle adapted to be received by the chuck of a rotary tool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the tapered end of said reacTion means is spaced outwardly from the axis of said tubular member and is positioned adjacent the cutting edge of that member.
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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |