.~.~.~ Means for raising or lowering animals into or out of scalding tank (e.g., hoists)
DEFINITION
Classification: 452/79
Means for raising or lowering animals into or out of scalding tank (e.g., hoists):
(under subclass 78) Subject matter including an elevator mechanism for loading or unloading carcasses into the scalding tank.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
178, for elevating conveyors not specifically used with scalding tanks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
187, Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle, appropriate subclasses for elevators of general utility, not solely restricted by disclosure to the handling of animal carcasses.
212, Traversing Hoists, appropriate subclasses for traversing
hoists of general utility which raise, lower and move a load laterally.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, 264+, for a subcombination hoisting device.