Post chill decontamination tank
US7470173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/0061
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The post chill decontamination tank assembly 24 usually is positioned at the exit end of a chiller 10 of a poultry processing line. Eviscerated birds fall into the decontamination tank 25 and the paddles 42A-42D of the paddle assembly 34 revolve in the tank about the axis 37 and collect and lift the birds through the liquid and discharge the birds from the tank. An antimicrobial is added to the liquid for treating the exposed surfaces of the birds.
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