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Method and apparatus for processing carcasses

US6796892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateNov 1, 2001
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22B7/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for processing meat along a meat processing line. The method includes removing viscera from a carcass, accumulating the carcass along a dead rail stack of the meat processing line, washing the carcass, and inspecting the carcass at an inspection station following the act of washing the carcass.

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