Granular solid coolant inserter
US5453044A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B4/09
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Charges of solid coolant granules are automatically inserted into a fresh animal carcass or a portion of an animal carcass by the use of an inserting tool. The granular solid coolant charge is contained within a chamber of the tool which also includes a flat spear blade. When the blade forms a slit in a selected muscle area, the granular solid coolant charge is positively, rapidly and consistently positioned within the pocket that had just been opened by the spear blade. The insertion tool and process are especially well-adapted for use in reducing the development of pale, soft and exudative meat, while accomplishing this in a manner that is rapid and minimizes variations from carcass to carcass.
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