Radiant energy – Luminophor irradiation – With ultraviolet source
Patent
1997-03-31
1999-04-20
Glick, Edward J.
Radiant energy
Luminophor irradiation
With ultraviolet source
2504591, 2503591, 250910, G01N 2164, G01N 3312
Patent
active
058959211
ABSTRACT:
A method of and apparatus for detecting the presence of fecal or ingesta matter contaminants on a poultry or meat item. The poultry or meat is conveyed in front of a UV light transmitter/receiver where UV light is directed onto the poultry or meat item and subsequently light is gathered from the poultry or meat. The gathered light is then compared to a threshold, above which indicates contaminants. If contaminants are present, the controller can generate a signal and/or send the contaminated items to a wash station.
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Kirby John
Waldroup Amy
Gilbreth J.M. (Mark)
Glick Edward J.
Jiron Darren M.
Strozier Robert W.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
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