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Stainless steel chopper/mixer-grinder worm having improved resistance to fatting

US6168101A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 1999
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C18/305
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A worm for a chopper is formed of an elongated stainless steel member having at least one convolution extending thereabout for contacting and moving meat when the elongated stainless steel member is rotated. A meat contacting outer surface portion of the elongated stainless steel member is coated in tin for reducing build up of fat on the meat contacting outer surface portion during operation.

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