US3576162A
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Meat press
Assignee: SMECO IND Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-24
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1988-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An automatic meat press assembly including a press chamber, a ram movable into the chamber to press meat therein and an ejector, a chamber safety door and means precluding operation of the assembly when said door is open; means precluding operation of the ejector when the ram is out of pressing position; means precluding operation of at least the ejector when a casing is absent from the assembly and an automatic conveyor including means productive of operation of a ram and ejector in response to operation of said conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Mcbrady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:01
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C7/00; A22C7/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A meat processing assembly including a chamber, opposed, relatively movable wall members positioned for relative movement together to press meat into a shape corresponding to said wall members within said chamber, mEans for moving at least one of said wall members, an ejector head movable between said wall members to eject meat therefrom, and means responsive to the positioning of said wall members in predetermined, meat-pressing position to operate said ejector head, said last-named means including a finger movable with said one of said wall members, an elongated bar pivoted adjacent said chamber, an electrical switch member positioned for actuation by said bar adjacent a distal end of said bar, said finger being positioned for actuating contact with said bar adjacent the pivot of said bar to urge said bar toward said switch member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A meat processing assembly including a chamber, opposed, relatively movable wall members positioned for relative movement together to press meat into a shape corresponding to said wall members within said chamber, mEans for moving at least one of said wall members, an ejector head movable between said wall members to eject meat therefrom, and means responsive to the positioning of said wall members in predetermined, meat-pressing position to operate said ejector head, said last-named means including a finger movable with said one of said wall members, an elongated bar pivoted adjacent said chamber, an electrical switch member positioned for actuation by said bar adjacent a distal end of said bar, said finger being positioned for actuating contact with said bar adjacent the pivot of said bar to urge said bar toward said switch member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
204 words
A meat press including a press chamber, a fixed press wall in said chamber, a movable press wall in said chamber, said fixed and movable walls defining therebetween a desired meat shape, a first motor for moving said movable wall, means for actuating said motor, an ejector mechanism movable between said walls to eject meat from said chamber, a second motor for moving said ejector mechanism, and control means insuring automatic activation of said ejector mechanism in meat-ejecting direction when said movable wall is in its predetermined meat-pressing position and precluding activation of said ejection mechanism in meat-ejecting direction when said movable wall is not in said position, said last-named means including a control member operatively connected with said ejection mechanism and a finger element movable with said movable wall and positioned to actuate said control member when said movable wall reaches said predetermined position, said first motor-actuating means comprising a safety door movable into a position closing said chamber, and a second control member positioned adjacent said chamber for actuation by said door when said door is in its chamber-closing position, said second control member being connected to said first motor and effective to energize said first motor when said door is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
A meat press including a press chamber, a fixed press wall in said chamber, a movable press wall in said chamber, said fixed and movable walls defining therebetween a desired meat shape, a first motor for moving said movable wall, means for actuating said motor, an ejector mechanism movable between said walls to eject meat from said chamber, a second motor for moving said ejector mechanism, and control means insuring automatic activation of said ejector mechanism in meat-ejecting direction when said movable wall is in its predetermined meat-pressing position and precluding activation of said ejection mechanism in meat-ejecting direction when said movable wall is not in said position, said last-named means including a control member operatively connected with said ejection mechanism and a finger element movable with said movable wall and positioned to actuate said control member when said movable wall reaches said predetermined position, said first motor-actuating means comprising a safety door movable into a position closing said chamber, and a second control member positioned adjacent said chamber for actuation by said door when said door is in its chamber-closing position, said second control member being connected to said first motor and effective to energize said first motor when said door is closed.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |