Butchering – Viscera processing – Viscera cleaner
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)
Butchering
Viscera processing
Viscera cleaner
Reexamination Certificate
active
07955166
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating processed food casing in preparation for stuffing. The method includes extending the casing, applying (e.g., spraying) an organic acid (e.g., a citric acid solution) to the exterior surface of the casing to produce a treated casing, and mounting the treated casing onto a stuffer. In one embodiment, extending includes removing the casing from a brine solution and laying the casing onto a support surface (e.g., attaching to a movable conveyor). The casing in the brine solution is commonly attached to a ring, and preferably attaching includes hooking the ring onto an engagement member on the conveyor. If desired, the method can also include rinsing the casing (e.g., spraying a water solution onto an exterior surface of the casing) after extending the casing and before and/or after applying the organic acid.
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Billmann Clint R.
Meanor Kevin S.
Gilpin Brian G.
Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC
Price Thomas
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