Patents Assigned to Marel Meat Processing Inc.
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Patent number: 9717259Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing preformed peeled packed sausages, comprising the steps of subsequently: A) heating an encased sausage; B) peeling a casing from the sausage at higher surface temperatures; and C) packing the peeled sausage. The invention also relates to a production device for producing preformed peeled packed sausages with such a method.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: MAREL MEAT PROCESSING INC.Inventors: Benjamin P. Huisinga, Jos J. Kobussen, Robert W. Damstetter, Adrianus Josephes Van De Nieuwelaar, Marcus Bernard Hubert Bontjer
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Patent number: 9687004Abstract: A device for removing skin from meat cuts of irregular thickness is presented. The device for removing skin from meat cuts includes an overhead roller having a drive roller and a pair of idler rollers rotatably mounted to a pair of support plates. The device further includes a belt extending around the driver roller and pair of idler rollers. A support shaft extends between the support plates within a loop of the belt. A plurality of resistive devices are attached to the hold down members to provide varying resistance when a meat product is lifted into contact with the belt.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Colin R. Hart, Matthew A. Bergman, William A. Johnson
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Patent number: 9596868Abstract: A system for processing carcass parts includes an overhead conveyor and a saw module comprising supporting means for interacting with a lower end portion of each incoming carcass part, the supporting means adjusting an angular position of the carcass parts as a result of the carcass parts resting at least partly on the supporting means while being conveyed by the overhead conveyor. A positioning conveyor having a plurality of spaced-apart positioning pair structures arranged below the overhead conveyor and adjacent to the supporting means receives the carcass parts from the supporting means. Each carcass part is guided into a predetermined position within the positioning pair structures and cut at a predetermined position, e.g. defined by a 360° cut through skin and muscle structures of each of the carcass parts.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Greg Anderson, William Scarpino, Kacie George
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Patent number: 9596863Abstract: An automatic skinning assembly having a loading station, a first device, and a conveyor assembly extending between the first skinning device and the second skinning device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Darin F. Dostal, Colin Ray Hart, Gregory Anderson, Stephen H. Cate
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Patent number: 9382025Abstract: A conveying system for transporting a food product from an oven to a loading or packaging machine includes a transport conveyor system that has an input conveying belt and an output conveying belt that is parallel, driven at different speeds, and operatively mounted to a frame for transporting a food product. A plurality of displacement members are secured to the frame and positioned adjacent the input conveying belt. A sensor is located adjacent to a first end of the frame and adjacent to the input conveyor. Connected to the drives, the displacement members, and the sensor is a controller. The controller activates a selected displacement member based upon a sensed position of the food product as compared to a determined theoretical position of the food product to move the food product from the input belt to the output belt. The geometry of the belts on the transport conveyor allow the food product to self-center on the belt after the transfer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Kevin De Vries, Kevin Hansen
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Patent number: 9365360Abstract: An apparatus and method of transporting food products to a loading station having a cooling conveyor that selectively drops food product into a distributor. The distributor separates product into at least two lanes and drops product onto a conveyor. A balancing and diverting conveyor monitors and counts product in each lane and diverts product selectively based upon the sensed product. An orienter transfers product from a loading conveyor to a buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor transfers product to a main conveyor which transfers product to a loading head.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: David W. Alexander, Kevin J. Hansen, Colin R. Hart, Joshua W. Higgins
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Publication number: 20160106113Abstract: A system for processing carcass parts includes an overhead conveyor and a saw module comprising supporting means for interacting with a lower end portion of each incoming carcass part, the supporting means adjusting an angular position of the carcass parts as a result of the carcass parts resting at least partly on the supporting means while being conveyed by the overhead conveyor. A positioning conveyor having a plurality of spaced-apart positioning pair structures arranged below the overhead conveyor and adjacent to the supporting means receives the carcass parts from the supporting means. Each carcass part is guided into a predetermined position within the positioning pair structures and cut at a predetermined position, e.g. defined by a 360° cut through skin and muscle structures of each of the carcass parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Applicant: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Greg ANDERSON, William SCARPINO, Kacie GEORGE
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Patent number: 9066525Abstract: A conveyor for positioning a meat product to be cut having a track attached to a frame, a chain slidably mounted on the track, a plurality of flights connected to the chain and a guide bar connected to the frame wherein the conveyor advances product forward at a loading end, maintains the product in a stable position through a transport section, and releases the product at a discharge end such that the product drops off the guide bar.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: MAREL MEAT PROCESSING INC.Inventors: Colin Hart, Liansuo Xie, Doug Bauer
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Patent number: 9022202Abstract: An apparatus and method of transporting food products to a loading station having a cooling conveyor that selectively drops food product into a distributor. The distributor separates product into at least two lanes and drops product onto a conveyor. A balancing and diverting conveyor monitors and counts product in each lane and diverts product selectively based upon the sensed product. An orienter transfers product from a loading conveyor to a buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor transfers product to a main conveyor which transfers product to a loading head.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: David W. Alexander, Kevin J. Hansen, Colin R. Hart, Joshua W. Higgins
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Publication number: 20150056902Abstract: A crimping device having a pair of crimping posts operatively connected to a frame such that the posts may rotate to a generally vertical position where the posts are in spaced parallel relation to one another. In the vertical position the posts pinch a rope of food product such that emulsion is pushed away from the posts without cutting the casing. The result of the pinching are partially crimped segments that do not close all the way.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: MAREL MEAT PROCESSING INC.Inventors: Ronald D. Bender, Kenneth L. Lebsack
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Publication number: 20140331870Abstract: A peeling system and device that eliminates the need for a steam tube and/or air blasts by moving the position of a cutter blade or the use of a pincher wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Gary H. Anders, Ronald D. Bender
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Patent number: 8777702Abstract: A stuffing tube mounting assembly and follower includes an elongated member with a tapered portion at one end that fits within a tapered end of a stuffing horn. The stuffing horn is inserted through a bore of a collar. The bore of the collar has a tapered section that engages the tapered end of the horn when the collar is attached to the member. The follower has a housing having a bore. An opening in a sidewall of the housing is in communication with the bore. Disposed within the bore is a wiper. A cap having a central opening in an end wall is attached to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Kevin DeVries, Kenneth B. Arnote, Jr., Timothy V. Weers
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Patent number: 8776991Abstract: An apparatus and method of transporting food products to a loading station having a cooling conveyor that selectively drops food product into a distributor. The distributor separates product into at least two lanes and drops product onto a conveyor. A balancing and diverting conveyor monitors and counts product in each lane and diverts product selectively based upon the sensed product. An orienter transfers product from a loading conveyor to a buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor transfers product to a main conveyor which transfers product to a loading head.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: David W. Alexander, Kevin J. Hansen, Colin R. Hart, Joshua W. Higgins
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Patent number: 8695782Abstract: A conveying system that corrects spacing inconsistencies between food products on transport conveyors. Sensor elements are used to determine the position of food products on a first conveyor. Displacement members then move the food products to a slower second conveyor and different locations to correct the position between the food products.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Brent M. Veldkamp, Andrew W. Maddux, Colin R. Hart, Kenneth L. Lebsack, Joshua W. Higgins, Craig A. Smiens
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Patent number: 8641484Abstract: A variable speed linking device wherein the rotational speed of the chains is reduced approximately when the outer edge of the pinchers first engage a casing.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Timothy V. Weers, David Nida, David W. Alexander, Kenneth B. Arnote, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140014474Abstract: A conveyor for positioning a meat product to be cut having a track attached to a frame, a chain slidably mounted on the track, a plurality of flights connected to the chain and a guide bar connected to the frame wherein the conveyor advances product forward at a loading end, maintains the product in a stable position through a transport section, and releases the product at a discharge end such that the product drops off the guide bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: MAREL MEAT PROCESSING INC.Inventors: Colin Hart, Liansuo Xie, Doug Bauer
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Publication number: 20130277174Abstract: A conveying system that corrects spacing inconsistencies between food products on transport conveyors. Sensor elements are used to determine the position of food products on a first conveyor. Displacement members then move the food products to a slower second conveyor and different locations to correct the position between the food products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: MAREL MEAT PROCESSING INC.Inventors: Brent M. Veldkamp, Andrew W. Maddux, Colin R. Hart, Kenneth L. Lebsack, Joshua W. Higgins, Craig A. Smiens
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Patent number: 8500523Abstract: A cutting system that conveys a meat product to the throat and blade of a saw. A positioning conveyor positions the meat product into a predetermined position. An adjustable laser is then used to locate a predetermined area of the meat product so that the saw blade can be adjusted to align with the laser beam before cutting of the meat product.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: Colin R. Hart, Doug Bauer
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Patent number: 8418831Abstract: An apparatus and method of transporting food products to a loading station having a cooling conveyor that selectively drops food product into a distributor. The distributor separates product into at least two lanes and drops product onto a conveyor. A balancing and diverting conveyor monitors and counts product in each lane and diverts product selectively based upon the sensed product. An orienter transfers product from a loading conveyor to a buffer conveyor. The buffer conveyor transfers product to a main conveyor which transfers product to a loading head.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Marel Meat Processing Inc.Inventors: David W. Alexander, Kevin J. Hansen, Colin R. Hart, Joshua W. Higgins
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Patent number: RE45675Abstract: A method of stuffing natural casings with emulsion involves slidably mounting a collar element on the stuffing tube of the machine adjacent an end of the stuffing tube opposite to the discharge end thereof. The collar is slidably advanced towards the discharge end of the tube to telescope the casing into a shirred condition while leaving a non-shirred portion downstream thereof. The non-shirred portion of the casing is progressively advanced while the casing is filled with emulsion from the tube. A sensor is placed in the proximity of the non-shirred portion of the casing to detect whether shirred or non-shirred casing is present. The sensor is connected to a controller so that the collar will be advanced to slide the casing material on the tube when the non-shirred casing is detected, and the advance of the collar is stopped when shirred casing material is detected. A machine includes the foregoing components to accomplish the method.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: MAREL MEAT PROCESSING INC.Inventors: Steven P. Hergott, David S. Hamblin, Michael J. Hardy