Method and apparatus for meat cut classification of fat...

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2005-11-08

2005-11-08

Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3643)

Butchering

Defatter

C452S171000, C452S177000

Reexamination Certificate

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06962525

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for classification of a meat cut based on the thickness of the fat layer. The meat classification system comprises a split dual-belt conveyor system and a probe/trolley mechanism assembly where the probe is operable to penetrate the meat cut for measuring fat thickness as the meat cut is being conveyed along the dual belts.

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