US3965536A
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Automated meat tenderization system
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1974-12-09
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1994-12-09
Abstract
Abstract An improved meat tenderizing system is provided in which a pair of oppositely positioned carriage assemblies, each carrying a number of needle manifolds, is operated to align injection needles with a carcass that is conveyed in a longitudinal path intermediate the carriage assemblies. At least some of the needles are pivotable so as to direct the injection needles into the carcass at a desirable angle. A metered amount of tenderizing solution is automatically fed to the needle manifolds when the needles enter the carcass. After the metered amount of solution has been injected, the needles are automatically withdrawn and the carcass is conveyed for further processing.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Osiadacz
- 👤 Alexander J. Nagy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:50
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22C; A22C9/00; A22C9/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In a meat tenderizing system in which a tenderizing solution is injected into a carcass after slaughter, the improvement comprising, in combination: means for storing weight data; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a first station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a second station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a third station; a servo-mechanism coupled to each of said motorized means; means providing to each servo-mechanism a signal corresponding to a derived amount of tenderizing solution based upon a weight percentage of the carcass with said motorized means being operatively responsive to said servo-mechanism to provide a derived volume of tenderizing solution; and feedback means from said motorized means to said servo-mechanism to automatically signal said servo-mechanism when said derived volume has been provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a meat tenderizing system in which a tenderizing solution is injected into a carcass after slaughter, the improvement comprising, in combination: means for storing weight data; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a first station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a second station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a third station; a servo-mechanism coupled to each of said motorized means; means providing to each servo-mechanism a signal corresponding to a derived amount of tenderizing solution based upon a weight percentage of the carcass with said motorized means being operatively responsive to said servo-mechanism to provide a derived volume of tenderizing solution; and feedback means from said motorized means to said servo-mechanism to automatically signal said servo-mechanism when said derived volume has been provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a meat tenderizing system in which a tenderizing solution is injected into a carcass after slaughter, the improvement comprising, in combination: motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a first station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a second station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a third station; a servo-mechanism coupled to each of said motorized means; means providing to each servo-mechanism a signal corresponding to a desired amount of tenderizing solution with said motorized means being operatively responsive to said servo-mechanism to provide a desired volume of tenderizing solution; and feedback means from said motorized means to said servo-mechanism to automatically signal said servo-mechanism when said desired volume has been provided.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a meat tenderizing system in which a tenderizing solution is injected into a carcass after slaughter, the improvement comprising, in combination: motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a first station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a second station; motorized means for providing tenderizing solution to a third station; a servo-mechanism coupled to each of said motorized means; means providing to each servo-mechanism a signal corresponding to a desired amount of tenderizing solution with said motorized means being operatively responsive to said servo-mechanism to provide a desired volume of tenderizing solution; and feedback means from said motorized means to said servo-mechanism to automatically signal said servo-mechanism when said desired volume has been provided.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |