Combination handheld meat tenderizer and marinade injector
US8888570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C9/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved meat tenderizing appliance for domestic use in which both mechanical and chemical tenderizing processes are implemented in an easily cleaned, handheld unit operated by the mechanical movement of the device. A small pump is operated through the downward motion of the device. Pressure generated from the pump, as a result of the downward motion, forces the injection solution through a manifold of specially designed needles that administer micro-cuts into the meat and inject the solution. The needles are designed as heavy duty stainless steel with flutes that have sharp edges to produce the micro-cuts in the meat and to strengthen the needle.
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