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Method for killing and bleeding poultry
Assignee: Gainesville Machine Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-30
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1989-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A method for killing and bleeding poultry consisting of forming an opening through the skull into the brain cavity of a bird, and allowing it to bleed through said opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph S Zebarth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:49
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/0015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
The method of killing and bleeding poultry consisting of forming an opening through the skull of each bird and extending into the brain cavity, said opening being formed in an exterior portion of the skull not within the mouth or throat cavity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
42 words
The method of killing and bleeding poultry consisting of forming an opening through the skull of each bird and extending into the brain cavity, said opening being formed in an exterior portion of the skull not within the mouth or throat cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said opening is sufficiently large and extends sufficiently far into the brain cavity, to insure rapid and thorough bleeding of the carcass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein said skull opening is formed in the forepart of the skull most remote from the neck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the skull opening is formed while the bird is suspended in a head-down position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the skull opening is formed while the bird is suspended in a head-down position, and wherein the skull opening is formed in the forepart of the skull most remote from the neck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method as recited in claim 1 with the addition of the preliminary step, prior to the formation of the skull opening in the head of each bird, of stunning each bird to render it substantially unconscious.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2081229A
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US2687550A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |