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Hog processing method

US3940998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1974
Grant dateMar 2, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 16, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01G19/414
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and means for optimizing value obtainable from hog carcasses by utilizing particular hog measurements and current market values to determine cutting parameters. Ham and loin primal cuts from each carcass half are optimally produced in accordance with measurements made on the individual carcass from which the cuts are obtained.

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