Device for removing material from feet of poultry
US8827775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C21/0053
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device is disclosed for removing lesion material from poultry feet including a frame defining an input zone, a cleaning zone, and an output zone. A conveyor moves poultry feet sequentially through the input zone, the cleaning zone, and the output zone, the conveyor configured for holding the poultry feet in a cleaning position. At least one spray head is located in the cleaning zone for spraying the poultry feet while held by the conveyor in the cleaning position to remove the lesion material.
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