Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
452185000 | SUPPORT | 31 |
20080254728 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING A CARCASS PART OF SLAUGHTERED POULTRY - The invention relates to a method and a device for processing a carcass part of slaughtered poultry, | 10-16-2008 |
20130023191 | GAME CARCASS RETRIEVAL AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A game carcass retrieval system has a frame and a removable retrieving head. The head may be coupled to a game carcass and then retracted by a winch coupled to the frame. The winch may pull the carcass into an upright position for easy loading into a vehicle or easy processing of the game carcass. A processing table may be coupled to the game carcass retrieval system. The table may include a grapple that helps pull meat away from the carcass and a skinning arm to further separate the meat from the carcass. | 01-24-2013 |
20130210328 | FISH PROCESSING MACHINE - A fish processing machine comprising a freeze drum where the freeze drum is designed to be able to receive a fish fillet being fed on to the freeze drum at a feeding area while the freeze drum rotates about its own rotational axis, and where the freeze drum by means of fixedly freezing is arranged to hold the fish fillet in a fixed position relative to the freeze drum, and where a pressure roller arranged to force the fish fillet against the freeze drum shell is arranged at the feeding area. | 08-15-2013 |
20160029650 | ANIMAL PART HOLDER - An animal part holder has first and second gripper plates between which an animal part can be slid. A mechanism coupled to the gripper plates for yieldably biasing the gripper plates toward one another so that the gripper plates engage and grip an animal part disposed between the gripper plates. In addition, the mechanism is configured to cause the gripper plates to tighten their grip on the animal part in response to a pulling force tending to pull the animal part out of the grip of the holder. A method of gripping the bone of an animal part includes disposing the bone between gripper plates and applying a biasing force to the gripper plates to cause the gripper plates to bear against the bone with a force. The method may further include applying a force to the gripper plates greater than the biasing force in response to a pulling force applied to the animal part to cause the gripper plates to grip the bone tighter. | 02-04-2016 |
452186000 | Smoke stick | 1 |
20090011695 | SMOKE STICK GRIPPER - A gripper system for gripping and transferring a smoke stick introduced into sausage loops or into other products suspended on hooks in loops or in pairs. For the simple and proper gripping and transferral of a smoke stick a smoke stick is first lifted to remove the products from the hooks with at least two grippers, wherein the grippers grip the smoke stick between the hooks, wherein the grippers hold and fix the smoke stick during removal. The smoke stick and the products suspended from it are then aligned by rotation of the smoke stick about its longitudinal axis. The smoke stick is then transported to a smoke stick depository, wherein the smoke stick is fixed in the grippers and then deposited on a smoke stick depository. | 01-08-2009 |
452187000 | Carcass or portion suspended (i.e., hanger) | 18 |
20090233535 | ANIMAL CARCASS CARRIER - A portable animal carrier designed for retrieving carcasses of large animals such as deer or other animals of similar size is provided by the present invention. In a specific embodiment, an animal carrier of the present invention includes two endpieces and an intermediate joining piece, pole handles, hand grips, rings, fasteners, cam locks, foam, leg straps, torso straps, a head strap and spring snap buttons. The two endpieces and intermediate joining piece assemble together to form a support pole from which an animal carcass is suspended. Two people lift the game animal carcass completely off the ground using a carrier of the present invention and easily move the animal to the desired location. | 09-17-2009 |
20110053482 | HUNTER ARM - A hunter arm includes a bottom bar having a first end adapted for insertion into a trailer hitch of a pickup truck. A mast has a lower end pivotally attached by a first knuckle to a second end of the bottom bar. A first brace member has a lower end pivotally attached near the first end of the bottom bar and an upper end pivotally attached near the lower end of the mast to keep the mast in a vertical position. A boom has a first end pivotally attached by a second knuckle to an upper end of the mast. A second brace member has an upper end pivotally attached to center of the boom. An angle adjustment plate has a plurality of longitudinal notches there along affixed to the mast. A lower end of the second brace member can engage with any one of the notches in the angle adjustment plate to vary the angle of the boom extending outwardly from the mast. A pulley assembly has an upper end connected in a removable manner to a second end of the boom. A spreader bar includes two hooks which allows animal to hang down from the spreader bar to be skinned. | 03-03-2011 |
20110111682 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR THE HALVES OF SLAUGHTERED ANIMALS BODIES FOR OPTICAL CAPTURE IN THE CLEAVING PLANE - The invention relates to a positioning apparatus for animal carcass halves, particularly slaughtered pig halves, for the parallel alignment of the cleaving plane with the imaging plane of a camera. According to the invention, the positioning apparatus with respect to the cleavage side ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110312259 | Game Winch Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for suspending game animals. One embodiment is a system that includes a hitch fitting, a boom, a first winch and a stabilizer. The hitch fitting is configured to fit within a hitch receiver of a vehicle. The boom is coupled to the hitch fitting and extends upward from the hitch fitting. The first winch is coupled to an upper end of the boom and is configured to raise and suspend a game animal from the upper end of the boom. The stabilizer is coupled to the lower end of the boom and is configured to stabilize a lower end of the game animal which is suspended from the upper end of the boom. | 12-22-2011 |
20120178352 | GAME CARCASS RETRIEVAL AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS - The problems presented in hunting industry are solved by the systems and methods of the present invention. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a game carcass retrieval system is provided. The game carcass retrieval system has a frame and a removable retrieving head. The head may be attached to a game carcass and then retracted by a winch attached to the frame. The winch may pull the carcass into a n upright position that allows for easy loading into a vehicle or easy processing of the game carcass. The head may rotate to provide for easy processing. An additional processing table may be attached to the game carcass retrieval system to assist in processing. The table may include a grapple that help to pull meat away from the carcass and a skinning arm to further separate the meat from the carcass. | 07-12-2012 |
20140051343 | GAME TRANSPORT DEVICE - The present invention is a game transport device that includes a securing strap that goes around a stable object, a battery casing that houses an approximate 24 Volt DC, 2 battery pack, a hoist casing that houses a hoist that is used to selectively perform one of pulling and dragging a large killed game animal and a wire pulling rope attached to the hoist. The game transport device also includes a swiveling hook attached to the wire pulling rope, where the swiveling hook is placed around the large killed game animal to releasably secure the large killed game animal, a carrying bag that contains and transports the game transport device and a remote control in communication with the hoist, the remote control includes a neutral button, a forward button, a stop button, an activation switch and a reset switch. | 02-20-2014 |
20140357175 | Multi-Platform Game Hoist - In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a multi-platform game hoist | 12-04-2014 |
20150065021 | Device for securing animal carcass for butchering - A device for use in suspending an animal carcass in an elevated condition includes a device body having an upper section which is integral with a lower section by way of a compound bend. The upper section is formed with a protrusion and the lower section includes a plurality of arms. The animal carcass includes a pelvic bone and the device is constructed and arranged to be positionable within the animal carcass such that the protrusion engages the pelvic bone in order to suspend the animal carcass in the elevated condition. | 03-05-2015 |
20160165904 | Support Device | 06-16-2016 |
452188000 | Fowl | 7 |
20090215370 | SHACKLE WITH PIVOT FEATURE | 08-27-2009 |
20090275275 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR SECURING EVISCERATED POULTRY CARCASSES OR PARTS THEREOF | 11-05-2009 |
20110263189 | SHACKLE WITH PIVOT FEATURE AND LOG CHAIN DRIVE MECHANISM - A device for retaining an animal on a transport system for moving the animal in a forward direction includes a lower portion operable to retain the animal and an upper portion operable for conveyance by the transport system. The upper portion is attachable to the lower portion, and the upper portion includes a connector for connecting the device to a drive mechanism. The connector has a longitudinal axis. The lower portion is operable for movement between a first position in which a longitudinal axis of the lower portion and the longitudinal axis of the connector are in substantially straight orientation relative to each other, and a second position wherein the longitudinal axis of the lower portion and the longitudinal axis of the connector are in substantially angled orientation relative to one another. The lower portion is substantially inhibited from moving in a rearward direction beyond said first position. | 10-27-2011 |
20130017773 | REMOVABLE BREAK-AWAY SHACKLE ASSEMBLY - A removable break-away shackle assembly for suspending an animal carcass during processing includes a shackle connected to a drop rod, where the drop rod is connected to a conveyor system. The drop rod includes an elongated body with a connector at one end. The shackle includes bendable opposing arms forming a widenable gap. The shackle is separable from the drop rod by passing the drop rod through the widenable gap causing the arms to bend and the gap to widen, or by passing the widenable gap across a depression in the drop rod. | 01-17-2013 |
20130196584 | Meat Processing Equipment Having Improved Yieldable Arresting Means - Meat processing equipment is disclosed that includes a first element ( | 08-01-2013 |
20150366227 | Meat Processing Equipment Having Improved Yieldable Arresting Means - Meat processing equipment is disclosed that includes a first element having a first face; a second element having a second face. The first and second faces extend parallel to one another and define a common plane between the first and second faces. The first and second elements are relatively movable with respect to one another. Yieldable arresting features are included for yieldably arresting the first and second elements in at least one predetermined position of relative movement, the yieldable arresting features include cooperating first and second permanent magnets, associated with at least one of the first and second elements. | 12-24-2015 |
20160058019 | MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT HAVING IMPROVED YIELDABLE ARRESTING MEANS - Meat processing equipment is disclosed that includes a first element having a first face; a second element having a second face. The first and second faces extend parallel to one another and define a common plane between the first and second faces. The first and second elements are relatively movable with respect to one another. Yieldable arresting features are included for yieldably arresting the first and second elements in at least one predetermined position of relative movement, the yieldable arresting features include cooperating first and second permanent magnets, associated with at least one of the first and second elements. | 03-03-2016 |
452189000 | Gambrel | 1 |
20120252338 | RATCHETING GAMBREL DEVICE - A device is provided for lifting, hanging, or securing an object. The device includes a hanger, a plate, and a ratcheting assembly. The hanger includes a pair of arms with hook members extending from the arms and a strut secured between the pair of arms. The plate is secured to the hanger and the ratcheting assembly. The ratcheting assembly includes a buckle with a lever pivotable relative to a body portion. The buckle also includes a pawl member that selectively engages a ratcheting gear. A strap is secured to the buckle and is selectively extendable and retractable relative to the buckle. A hook is provided at the free end of the strap. | 10-04-2012 |
452193000 | Bacon hanger | 1 |
20160029649 | STRUCTURE FOR HANGING MEAT SUCH AS BELLY AND/OR PIECES OF BACON - A support hook for moving meat, more specifically for pieces or cubes of bacon/belly during the processing and/or curing thereof. This type of hook is generally called comb or bacon comb. The hook ( | 02-04-2016 |
452194000 | Underlying support | 6 |
20110195648 | COLLAPSIBLE FILLET BOARD - A fish fillet board is adapted to stand upright during use, and to collapse into a folded position during storage. The fillet board comprises two planar surface members, hingedly connected at their upper surface, with smooth outer surfaces for fillet, cleaning and cutting fish. The two planar surface members comprise rough inner surfaces for preventing slippage while gutting fish preparatory to subsequent filleting. The surface members may double as housings for cutting instruments. A plurality of stabilizing spikes arrayed across the medial axis of the fillet board pierce the fish and help prevent slippage during filleting in the upright position. | 08-11-2011 |
20140179209 | Bulk Meat Cutting Apparatus - A product for quickly cutting large quantities of meat into similarly sized pieces includes a cutting board, a hollow enclosure, and a top inserting press. The cutting board serves as a bottom surface for the hollow enclosure. The hollow enclosure is filled with food that needs to be cut, like raw chicken, after which the top inserting press is used to press the food down. The hollow enclosure has slits cut into each wall, with paired walls having matching slits. These slits run from top to bottom and allow a knife to cut through food held in the hollow enclosure. The slits are equally spaced from each other, resulting in food that is cut into equal pieces. The product is designed to allow a person to quickly cut large amounts of meat. The product is also intended to be easy to set up, use, and sanitize. | 06-26-2014 |
20140199927 | FIELD DRESSING DEVICE - A game stabilizing device that facilitates field dressing of big game is provided. The game stabilizing device includes a base with arms extending laterally from the base. Extending from the arms are elastic cords with connectors. The present invention may further include legs straps that are placed around the legs of the game. The base of the present invention is placed underneath the back of the game and the connectors are attached to the leg straps. Therefore, the game is stabilizing preventing swaying and the legs of the game are spread out so that a hunter may easily field dress the animal. | 07-17-2014 |
452195000 | With clamp (clipboard type) | 2 |
20100216381 | DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND FIXING FISH WITHIN A DEVICE FOR PROCESSING FISH - The invention concerns an apparatus for receiving and fixing fish within a device for processing fish. The apparatus includes a trunk clamping device and a pectoral fin receptacle including at least two stops. The trunk clamping device is capable of being moved out of a receiving position into a clamping position and vice versa. An additional device is provided for fixing the fish trunk. | 08-26-2010 |
20120190286 | FISH FILLET BOARD - A fish fillet board has a clamp whose jaws have a horizontal line of action extending substantially parallel to the work surface of the base of the board. Thus, when the jaws hold the fish on its side against the base, they grip the fish by its lower lip to partially paralyze the fish and render it immobile. The clamp may be designed to be quickly and easily attached to and removed from the base, as well as inverted, so that the fish may be flipped over during filleting without releasing the clamp from the lower lip of the fish. | 07-26-2012 |
452196000 | With prong (e.g., impaling means) | 1 |
20080220706 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR FIXING A CARCASS - The invention relates to a fixation device ( | 09-11-2008 |
452197000 | Carcass spreader | 2 |
20100317275 | COOLING TOOL - A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof. The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions. | 12-16-2010 |
20120129437 | COOLING TOOL - A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions. | 05-24-2012 |