US4015704A
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Egg carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-07
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Granted: 1977-04-05
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Expires: 1995-08-07
Abstract
Abstract An improved carrier system is described for rows of eggs. The system includes elongated open carriers with covers of movable rods permitting the covers to be automatically opened and closed. The carriers are mounted on spaced chains for movement through egg processing stations as, for example, hot water cooking chambers. Means are provided along the chain paths for opening and closing the carrier covers at appropriate positions in the process. The covers are closed when carriers move into the heated cooking water and are opened as the carriers emerge from the water toward an egg discharge station. Pivotal mountings of the carriers on the chains permit them to be dumped by dumping members provided along the chain paths at the egg discharge station.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Warren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/32; B65G17/323; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0202; B65G2201/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
An improved carrier for eggs comprising the combination of: spaced end members; an elongated egg support including a plurality of rods extending between said end members; means for pivotally mounting said carrier on spaced endless conveyor members; and a cover pivotally mounted on said carrier including operatively connected activating members for moving the cover between open and closed positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
An improved carrier for eggs comprising the combination of: spaced end members; an elongated egg support including a plurality of rods extending between said end members; means for pivotally mounting said carrier on spaced endless conveyor members; and a cover pivotally mounted on said carrier including operatively connected activating members for moving the cover between open and closed positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The carrier as claimed in claim 1 in which said elongated egg support comprises spaced rods having curved portions forming egg receiving pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The carrier as claimed in claim 1 in which said cover comprises a pair of rods each extending between said end members, and said activating members comprise a pair of pivoted tab members mounting each of said rods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The carrier as claimed in claim 1 which further comprises stop means on one of said end members for determining the open and closed positions of said cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The carrier as claimed in claim 4 which further comprises spring means releasably urging said cover towards its open and closed positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
An improved carrier for a row of eggs comprising the combination of: a pair of spaced end plates; a plurality of support rods having egg receiving compartments extending between said end plates; said support rods being spaced from one another in an egg supporting array; a cover rod extending between said end plates; and a pivotal attachment between said cover rod and both of said end plates permitting said cover rod to move between closed and open positions, and means for moving said cover rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
An improved carrier for a row of eggs comprising the combination of: a pair of spaced end plates; a plurality of support rods having egg receiving compartments extending between said end plates; said support rods being spaced from one another in an egg supporting array; a cover rod extending between said end plates; and a pivotal attachment between said cover rod and both of said end plates permitting said cover rod to move between closed and open positions, and means for moving said cover rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
91 words
An improved carrier system for eggs comprising the combination of: a plurality of elongated carriers including spaced rods adapted for supporting rows of eggs; a pair of endless chains supported on sprockets for carrying the egg carriers through a closed path; means pivotally mounting said carriers between said chains for movement therewith; a movably mounted cover on each of said carriers; a cover closing means fixedly mounted adjacent to one of said chains; and a cover opening means fixedly mounted adjacent to one of said chains beyond said cover closing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
An improved carrier system for eggs comprising the combination of: a plurality of elongated carriers including spaced rods adapted for supporting rows of eggs; a pair of endless chains supported on sprockets for carrying the egg carriers through a closed path; means pivotally mounting said carriers between said chains for movement therewith; a movably mounted cover on each of said carriers; a cover closing means fixedly mounted adjacent to one of said chains; and a cover opening means fixedly mounted adjacent to one of said chains beyond said cover closing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The carrier system as claimed in claim 7 which further comprises a carrier dumping means fixedly mounted adjacent to one of said chains beyond said carrier opening means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
55 words
The carrier system as claimed in claim 8 in which said carrier dumping means comprises a first fixedly mounted member positioned to engage and to tilt each carrier on its pivotal mounting, and a second fixedly mounted member positioned beyond said first member for engaging each carrier and further tilting it to a dumping position.
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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) | 1980-04-04 | 1980-10-04 | 1981-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-04 | 1984-10-04 | 1985-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-04 | 1988-10-04 | 1989-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |