Method and apparatus for tracking carcasses
US6975233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22B7/007
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for identifying a carcass during meat production. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a band sized to fit around a limb of the carcass and a readable identification tag affixed to the band for remote identification of the carcass. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a block adapted to couple to a trolley carrying the carcass and a readable identification tag coupled to or embedded in the block. The readable identification tag may be used to read and write information relating to the carcass to a database.
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