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Class 452/185 - SUPPORT


Subclass of Class 452 - Butchering
Definition: Method or apparatus relating to the sustainment of meat
No. of patents: 71
Last issue date: 11/02/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7824251Method and device for processing a carcass part of a slaughtered poultry
The invention relates to a method and a device for processing a carcass part of slaughtered poultry, which carcass part comprises at least part of a rib cage, meat which is naturally present on said rib cage, a neck opening, and a wing joint, the carcas...
11/02/2010
7614941Method 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, which carcass part comprises at least part of a rib cage, meat which is naturally present on said rib cage, a neck opening, and a wing joint, the carcas...
11/10/2009
7462097Support device for cleaning fish and game animals
A one-piece support device for cleaning, skinning or filleting fish or game provides a secure support for fish or game. The support includes a sturdy base which attaches rigidly to a generally vertical structure. Vertical prongs extend upward from the base to engage...
12/09/2008
7374479Portable fish, fowl and wild game work surface and cleaning apparatus
A compact, easy to store, portable work surface and apparatus for fish, fowl, wild game and the like that is capable of temporary mounting to a tree or other vertical support is provided that includes a work surface/cutting board attached to a support frame having a...
05/20/2008
7351134Meat dressing/boning method and system therefor
A meat dressing and boning method and a system thereof can dress and bone meat and carcass in short work-hours, while avoiding bacterial contamination. The system includes a clamp mechanism for holding a meat block with bones, a hanger connected to clamp mechanism a...
04/01/2008
7314406Tree hoist system
A tree hoist system is provided utilizing a mast having a plurality of steps to allow the upper portion of the mast to be secured to a tree without requiring a ladder. The tree hoist system includes a cable and brake winch to lock or raise/lower an attached game fee...
01/01/2008
7232365Method and device for removing a bone from an extremity of a slaughter animal
In a method and device, an elongate bone is removed from a meat-comprising extremity or part thereof of a slaughter animal. The bone has a first joint end, which forms part of a first joint, and a second joint end, which forms part of a second joint. The bone is tak...
06/19/2007
7217181Catfish skinner and method
The invention is a method and apparatus for quicker, easier and more injury-free catfish skinning utilizing a wedging device to limit movement. ...
05/15/2007
7166021Method and apparatus for loading and/or unloading a storage unit
An apparatus and a method for loading and/or unloading a storage unit, in particular smoke trucks in which sausages are suspended by strings from sticks (1), a plurality of sticks (1) with sausages preferably being held by grip arms (2.1, 2.2) a...
01/23/2007
7163452Squirrel skinning device and method thereof
A squirrel skinning device and method that makes skinning and cleaning a squirrel easy and safe. The squirrel skinning device consists of two handle sections that pivot like scissors to force jaws together to hold a squirrel by the tail bone to allow easy removal of...
01/16/2007
7156246Retractable rotating ATV mounted lift boom
A retractable rotating ATV mounted lift boom for an ATV rack used to lift various objects. The invention includes a horizontal base plate and angle iron attached to the ATV rack, a horizontal female receiving tube attached onto the horizontal base plate, a horizonta...
01/02/2007
7059952Filleting assembly and method of using same
A filleting assembly (10) adapted for field use includes a flexible sheet (12) equipped with a clamp (14), together with a tie-down assembly (16) allowing the sheet to be secured in place to a variety of different supports. The sheet (...
06/13/2006
7007358Mechanism for feeding loops into a clip attachment apparatus
An improved mechanism feeds loops or ties into clip attachment apparatus such as a clipper. The loops preferably have tie portions, the carrier may be a tape, and the loops should be in substantially equidistant series on the carrier. The carrier passes around rolle...
03/07/2006
7004830Method and device for processing poultry
In a method and device for carrying out at least one processing operation on a slaughtered bird which is hung by its legs, the bird is conveyed on a hook of a conveyor towards and into the processing area of a processing device in order for the at least one processi...
02/28/2006
6969049Device for mounting on a vehicle for hoisting and transporting a big-game carcass
A vehicle-mounted device for hoisting and transporting big game such as deer, and more particularly a device for mounting on an all-terrain vehicle such as a quad, is disclosed. The device includes two or more spaced-apart lift lines for encircling the trunk of a bi...
11/29/2005
6968644Ergonomic fish gripping device
An apparatus and method for applying a firm grip to the lip of a fish includes a pair of pincers. The device has two handles each comprised of at least one ring to which digits may be inserted. One of the two handles has a ring that may rotate about a pivot point. T...
11/29/2005
6932688Apparatus for automatically stuffing food casing
A clipping device is provided for closing stuffed food casing with a clip and an apparatus is provided for causing a taped, holding string loops, to be directed toward the clipping device for closing an end of the food casing so that a string loop is transferred dir...
08/23/2005
6821197Automated loading devices and associated methods used to straddle load elongated product onto a receiving member
Automated loaders are configured with winding mechanisms that load elongated products directly onto transfer members, such as sticks or rods, by causing the arm to follow a repetitive motion pattern proximate to the stick or rod to discharge the elongated product in...
11/23/2004
6695688"Tree winch" portable game hoist
The invention is a portable game hoist (12) designed for suspending large animals such as deer, hogs, and the like from a tree, pole, or post for immediate processing in the field. The game hoist consists of a vertical support member (16) connected at an ...
02/24/2004
6672322Screen assembly for storing wild game meat
A screen assembly for storing wild game meat comprising: a mesh cylinder fabricated of mesh material and having an open upper end; and a top section fabricated of waterproof material and affixed over the upper end of the mesh cylinder, a locking clip havi...
01/06/2004
6602124Fish holder
A fish holder featuring a shortened handle section and teeth lining the entire length of the jaws of the holder is disclosed. The teeth in the jaws provide multiple points of contact against a fish, thereby enhancing control and grip on the fish. The disc...
08/05/2003
6565426Release gambrel
A support apparatus for an animal has a frame for suspending an animal for hanging, gutting, cleaning and/or storage. At least one prong member is connected to the frame and has at least one hook extending from it. The prong member is movable between an a...
05/20/2003
6450873Method and device for processing poultry
In a method and device for carrying out at least one processing operation on a slaughtered bird which is hung by its legs, the bird is conveyed on a hook of a conveyor towards and into the processing area of a processing device in order for the at least o...
09/17/2002
6390912Hanging loop for sausages or the like and a method for the production thereof
The invention relates to a hanging loop for sausages or the like which is made of a meltable loop thread whose free ends are fused and tied together into a fisherman's knot. The invention also relates to an arrangement of these knotted hanging loops which...
05/21/2002
6251005Animal skinning rack
The present invention discloses a device for holding the carcass of an animal in a selected position for removing skin from the carcass of the animal having a horizontal bench like platform supported by multiple legs. The animal which is to be skinned is ...
06/26/2001
6244951Hog carcass configurer
An apparatus (10) configures animal carcasses (C) for processing by leaf lard puller. The apparatus (10) includes a frame (20) with a carriage (40) operatively connected to the frame (10) for movement and in alignment with a conveyor suspending a hog carc...
06/12/2001
6123615Fish cleaning apparatus and method of cleaning fish therewith
A fish cleaning apparatus having a tray and a compartmentalized fish-supporting structure with hollow compartments therein is disposed above the tray for allowing fish fluids and part to pass therethrough and onto the tray during the fish cleaning process...
09/26/2000
6042468Chicken breast deboning stabilization device
A device is disclosed for stabilizing a poultry breast for deboning thereof. The device comprising a mandrel adapted to conform to the shape of the underside of a poultry breast. The device further comprises two prongs mounted on the mandrel which are ada...
03/28/2000
6042469Air clamp
A mechanism for gripping an object employing a set of jaws which are adjusted to fit the size of the object by means of a limit or sizing stop device. The object is gripped by the jaws secured to the end of a stationary lower member while a movable upper ...
03/28/2000
6015339Clamping device for skinning game
A clamping device for attachment to a wall, post or other vertical support and securing a game carcass such as a squirrel, in position to facilitate efficient skinning and dressing of the carcass. In a preferred embodiment the clamping device is character...
01/18/2000
5951393Poultry breast filleting mandrel
A poultry breast filleting mandrel 10 for carrying an eviscerated poultry carcass along a processing path through a breast filleting process in which the meat of the poultry carcass is removed from the skeleton of the carcass, includes a base 12 for mount...
09/14/1999
5836812Portable animal carcass carrier
A portable animal carcass carrier enables two men to easily carry an animal carcass across difficult terrain. The carrier contains a multi-section pole from which the carcass is suspended when the ends of the pole are supported on the shoulders of the men...
11/17/1998
5772499Arrangement of sausage suspension loops
This invention relates to an arrangement of a plurality of individual, closed sausage suspension loops, which are held beside each other by a belt, so that from each side of the belt a partial loop protrudes, where the first partial loop is designed for b...
06/30/1998
5676594Apparatus for processing poultry suspended from their legs
The invention relates to an apparatus for processing poultry suspended from their legs and includes a processing device and a positioning brace provided for engagement between the legs of the poultry. A plate section is mounted onto the positioning brace ...
10/14/1997
5664994Pair of fish-holding tongs
The present invention concerns a pair of fish-holding tongs, designed to be a practical tool for sport fishermen to immobilize their catch. The pair of fish-holding tongs of the present invention is fabricated of a metallic or plastic material, comprising...
09/09/1997
5626513Clamping device during skinning of a fish
A tool 15 for clamping and hand holding of a head 16 of a fish 17 while its body 19 is skinned. A pair of handles 21, 22 in tool 15 are manually manipulated to provide a pivotal action for prongs 31, 32 mounted on extensions members 25, 26, respectively, ...
05/06/1997
5609521Bait cutting board
A bait cutting board with a cutout portion on its perimeter to allow attachment of the bait cutting board to a cleat on a boat. An adjustable brace closes across the cutout portion to securely attach the bait cutting board to the boat cleat so that a port...
03/11/1997
5599228Clamp for holding oysters and like mollusc while being pryed opened
A clamp for safely opening oysters and the other molluscs. It works as a pincer to trap an oyster to be pryed open. The clamp consists of two half-shells, hinged together at their rear ends to a closed position forming an oyster receiving enclosure opened...
02/04/1997
5569072Poultry processing mechanism having carcass stabilizer
A carcass holding fixture for transporting, locating and securely stabilizing a carcass relative to the fixture while the fixture is moving and processing operations are carried out on the carcass has a pair of hip stabilizing arms that squeeze inwardly a...
10/29/1996
5569071Cradle and method for the slaughtering of ratites, including ostrich and emu
A method is disclosed for the humane slaughter and processing of ratites, including but not limited to, ostrich and emu, which are generally very large, heavy, and hostile animals, on a mass scale while preserving the quality of body parts during removal....
10/29/1996
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