Meat tenderization methods and systems
US8905828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C17/004
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for extending or stretching muscles on an animal carcass by separating a hip joint of the carcass. Hip joint separation may be carried out while the carcass is suspended from a conveyor system as part of a commercial meat processing operation.
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