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Meat tenderization methods and systems

US8905828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2006
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 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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