Butchering – Epidermal outgrowth remover – Power driven
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)
Butchering
Epidermal outgrowth remover
Power driven
Reexamination Certificate
active
07070494
ABSTRACT:
Picking fingers suitable for use in automatic defeathering machines. The picking fingers are suitable for mounting to circular openings in a mounting plate. The picking finger includes an elastomeric picking finger body and a retainer for securing the picking finger to the mounting plate. Three embodiments are disclosed which provide for installation of the picking finger body from a back side of the mounting plate. Each embodiment features a different retainer component. A fourth embodiment is disclosed which provides for installation of the picking finger body from a front side of the mounting plate.
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Flyer published by Jarvis Products Corporation describing Jarvis picking finger installer and picking finger cutter. 1 page. Publication date unknown. Upon information and belief, this publication is prior art to applicants'invention.
Catalog published by Duram Rubber Products Co. describing picking fingers for automatic defeathering machines. 16 pages. Publication date unknown. Upon information and belief, this publication is prior art to applicants'invention.
Catalog published by S.A.S. Plumatech (France) describing various picking fingers. 6 pages. Publication date unknown. Upon information and belief, this publication is prior art to applicants'invention.
Catalog published by Portaluppi Rubber F.lli s.n.c. (Italy) describing various picking fingers. 8 pages. Publication date unknown. Upon information and belief, this publication is prior art to applicants'invention.
Press release by William Goodyear Co. regarding the 2060 picking finger. 1 page. Press release date Jul. 9, 2002.
Rapp Geoffrey D.
Whited Jeffrey A.
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Price Thomas
Watts Hoffmann Co. LPA
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