Food casings with improved tubular tab ends
US5203734A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2585/085
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Flattened tubular food casing in combination with a deformable semi-rigid sleeve member, separate from but attached to one end of the casing in the form of a casing extension. The generally cylindrical shaped sleeve comprises a leading edge opposite the end attached to the food casing which can be tapered to assist in loading the attached casing onto a stuffing apparatus employing a reciprocating carrier. The flattened tubular food casing-sleeve member combination may be folded or mounted on a reel and packaged for direct payout to the stuffing apparatus.
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