Method of obtaining samples of meat to assay for microbial contamination
US7866223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/895
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a device for obtaining samples of meat during commercial meat production. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide for an automated, hand held device used to rapidly obtain samples of meat that are of essentially uniform size in order to test for the presence of microbiological contaminants in such meat, as well as methods of using the device. The device can be used to comply with laws and regulations concerning the testing of meat for microbial contamination during commercial meat production. The device is also lightweight and ergonomically constructed so that it may be operated by a single individual.
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