Title: Vacuum egg lifting and penetrating means

Abstract: An improved egg handling device is disclosed in which a number of egg lifting vacuum cups, mounted on a convenient support, are used both to transfer eggs and to punch the egg shells. The egg piercing system is incorporated with the transfer cups to provide for a simultaneous piercing and lifting of the eggs. A piercing needle is mounted within each vacuum cup in a position to pierce or puncture each egg shell while it is held within the cup by the vacuum lifting force.

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Inventors: Warren, William H. (Centerville, MA, US)

Application Number: 594334
Filing Date: 1975-07-09
Publication_date: 1977-04-26
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Primary Class(es): 99/485 99/352
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US Patent Ref:

1987336	Jan, 1935	Powell	294/87.
2798757	Jul, 1957	Jackson	294/64.
3061352	Oct, 1962	Hirt	294/87.
3139300	Jun, 1964	Hirt	294/65.
3270661	Sep, 1966	Javan	99/440.
3301290	Jan, 1967	Scalella	99/571.
3411432	Nov, 1968	Willett	99/440.
3865420	Feb, 1975	Warren	294/64.

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Primary Examiner: Hornsby, Harvey C.
Assistant Examiner: Pous, Robert
Attorney: Holland, Armstrong, Wilkie & Previto