Apparatus and method for introducing a liquid into a sealed food package
US11653682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A ported marinade injection system useful for injecting flavoring fluids into vacuum-packaged meats. The apparatus may include a package couple, a port support couple, an injection port, a self-sealing port, and a port cover. The apparatus may be used by attaching the package couple and the port support couple to a package, attaching the self-sealing port and the injection port to the port support couple, injecting a marinade or other flavoring, and covering the port to seal the flavoring within the package.
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