Lacy Simmons from Atlanta, GA, age 39

Poultry Processing Apparatus

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US Patent:

46190171, Oct 28, 1986

Filed:

Aug 1, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/761424

Inventors:

Lacy W. Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 2100

US Classification:

17 11

Abstract:

An apparatus for use in performing operations on birds moving along an overhead line in a poultry processing operation. The apparatus comprises a plurality of individual modules, each module including a V-shaped aligning and holding guide for aligning and holding the neck of a bird against displacement which cooperates with a projecting breaking assembly to break the neck of the bird embraced by the guide. The V-shaped guide is pivotally mounted to a support frame, so that it can be pivoted from an open position to a closed position, where it engages the neck of the bird.

Poultry Processing Method And Apparatus

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US Patent:

45504733, Nov 5, 1985

Filed:

Jul 27, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/517811

Inventors:

Lacy W. Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 2100

US Classification:

17 11

Abstract:

Apparatus for use in performing processing operations on birds supported by individual shackles in a head lowermost position and moving along a line in a processing operation. The apparatus includes adjustable frame support having drive means adapted to be selectively adjusted into and out of engagement with the moving processing line whereby adjustment into operable engagement with the moving processing line will effect a timed driving movement of the frame supported processing mechanism. The apparatus includes guide means supported in engagement with the bird supporting shackles and operable for movement between one adjusted position whereby the shackle supported birds are guided for movement along a path of engagement with the frame supported processing mechanism and a second adjusted position whereby the shackle supported birds are guided for movement along a path out of engagement with the processing mechanism. Over-center linkage adjustment means is operatively connected to the adjustable drive means and the adjustable guide means for simultaneously moving the drive means and guide means between the adjusted positions. The processing mechanism includes a number of modules supported and moved along the frame means by endless support chains and wherein each module includes apparatus for performing an oil sac removing operation and means for performing a neck breaking position.

Poultry Oil Sac Removal Method And Apparatus

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US Patent:

45326762, Aug 6, 1985

Filed:

Jul 16, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/284087

Inventors:

Lacy W. Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 2100

US Classification:

17 45

Abstract:

Apparatus for use in performing processing operations on birds supported by individual shackles in a head lowermost position and moving along a line in a processing operation. The apparatus includes adjustable frame support having drive means adapted to be selectively adjusted into and out of engagement with the moving processing line whereby adjustment into operable engagement with the moving processing line will effect a timed driving movement of the frame supported processing mechanism. The apparatus includes guide means supported in engagement with the bird supporting shackles and operable for movement between one adjusted position whereby the shackle supported birds are guided for movement along a path of engagement with the frame supported processing mechanism and a second adjusted position whereby the shackle supported birds are guided for movement along a path out of engagement with the processing mechanism. Over-center linkage adjustment means is operatively connected to the adjustable drive means and the adjustable guide means for simultaneously moving the drive means and guide means between the adjusted positions. The processing mechanism includes a number of modules supported and moved along the frame means by endless support chains and wherein each module includes apparatus for performing an oil sac removing operation and means for performing a neck breaking position.

Method And Apparatus For Removing Fecal Matter From Poultry

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US Patent:

47395397, Apr 26, 1988

Filed:

Jan 23, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/821910

Inventors:

Lacy Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 2106

US Classification:

17 51

Abstract:

The disclosure pertains to means and method for effectuating considerable squeezing to a fowl between a back supporting surface and a breast supporting surface whereby the so treated poultry has it feces squeezed out of its anus. The squeezing manipulation occurs most satisfactorily downstream of the scalding step i. e. the feather removing step and prior to an eviscerating step. The bird is carried by a shackle arrangement in a conventional manner, i. e. the bird is carried upside down by a moving endless chain and is either manipulated or worked upon in a conventional and well known manner at various stations. The manipulative station to unload the intestines or feces and the wash away of the excrement is the gist of the present invention.

Poultry Neck Breaker Assembly

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US Patent:

47303654, Mar 15, 1988

Filed:

Oct 27, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/923264

Inventors:

Lacy Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 2100

US Classification:

17 12

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a neck breaking assembly for a poultry processing operation wherein the bird's neck is first aligned and positioned into an identifiable location adjacent to a breaker block. The breaker block is then projected towards the bird breaking the neck of the bird against a V-shaped aligning and positioning assembly which serves as an anvil for the breaker block. The projected breaker block is then withdrawn downwardly separating the severed neck from the bird and stretching the remaining neck skin.

Poultry Washer

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US Patent:

51785790, Jan 12, 1993

Filed:

May 22, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/886833

Inventors:

Lacy Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 518

US Classification:

452123

Abstract:

A washer for forcefully spraying with water the inside of eviscerated poultry that is traversing a treatment line. The washer is mounted on a module frame that moves with the line. The washer descends into the body cavity of the bird and sprays water thereinto. The washer is an elongated member having a rotatable hollow core with tangentially placed holes to thereby rotate the core as a result of water egressing therethrough. The core is surrounded by a cage. The washer is pivotally mounted and is detailed to arc upwardly with a bird that the washer is in.

Poultry Cropper And Neck Breaker

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US Patent:

49108298, Mar 27, 1990

Filed:

Dec 9, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/282032

Inventors:

Lacy Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 2100

US Classification:

17 11

Abstract:

There is disclosed a combination crop remover and neck breaker for use as part of a continuous processing station adjacent a conventional poultry processing line wherein partially processed poultry is given a two step processing treatment. The station includes a plurality of modules that are moved in synchronization with the poultry line. The modules egage the upside down hanging birds in a clasping fashion. The modules have a neck breaker means and a probe means for entering the backside of a bird through a previously cut opening for the purpose. The probe under the aegis of a vacuum and structural features entwines the crop and other viscera and removes same when the probe is withdrawn. The probe is then cleansed of the viscera when the module has been moved to another location at its station. The so-treated poultry is permitted to continue on its path in the processing line.

Poultry Crop Remover

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US Patent:

51785781, Jan 12, 1993

Filed:

May 22, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/886888

Inventors:

Lacy Simmons - Dallas GA

International Classification:

A22C 1100

US Classification:

452117

Abstract:

A probe for removing the crop and other viscera in poultry. The probe is cylindrical and is rounded at its distal end. Intermediate its ends is a grasping comb section consisting of a plurality of axially disposed channels. The channels each have walls that terminate in a plurality of spaced generally arcuate teeth the surfaces of which are essentially flush with the cylindrical probe. The probe is mounted on a module that in turn is mounted to traverse synchronously with poultry carrying shackles on an endless line. The probe and mechanisms therefor is detailed to enter into the neck portion of the chicken, rotate therein to thereby grasp with the teeth the crop and to withdraw the crop through the same opening that the probe entered.