Abstract: A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions.

Abstract: A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions.

Abstract: A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof. The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions.

Abstract: A hunting tool for facilitating dragging an animal carcass to a field dressing location or from the field, and for spreading open the rib cage of an animal carcass during field dressing, is comprised by a generally parallelepiped body terminating in two bifurcated ends. The body may be provided with a contoured or conformal grip to assist with manipulation, and is preferably fabricated from a high density alkane hydrocarbon polymer, such as high density or UHMW polyethylene. Adjacent each of the bifurcated ends is a rope anchor, and a rope may be anchored thereon. The rope is used to engage the carcass during transport, using the hand grip to hold and pull the animal from a convenient height. The bifurcated ends are used during dressing to spread the rib cage.

Abstract: A device to assist in the field dressing of game animals, comprising two (2) tube portions which telescopingly slide inside of each another and mechanically secured at a desired length, is herein disclosed. The device may be used on different sized animals via a spring-loaded button and a plurality of button receiving holes. Each end of the device comprises a toothed portion which enables the device to better grip a carcass which is to be field dressed. Spiked end caps are also provided for increased anchoring of the device to the carcass. The device is preferably made of light-weight aluminum or similar materials and is provided with a belt mounted holster to allow the user to carry the device in the field. Such features allow the user to clean the animal carcass out while protecting the meat from spoilage by helping to aerate the meat for faster glazing.

Abstract: A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof. The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions.

Abstract: A adjustable animal carcass spreader device for propping open the rib cage of the animal to cool the meat and dry the waste. The adjustable animal carcass spreader device includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member being adjustably and removably coupled to the first elongate member, and a coupling member for coupling the first and second elongate members.

Abstract: An adjustable game carcass spreader device. There is a first tubular member; a second tubular member, slidably coupleable to the first tubular member, having a first pin aperture; a first adjustment system, including: a plurality of securing apertures, configured to secure a pin positioned therethrough; a first pin member, selectably extendable through one of the securing apertures; and a bias member coupled to the first pin member. There is a plurality of cap members, removably coupled to end portions of the device. There is a second adjustment system, including a third tubular member, rotatably coupled to the second tubular member. An end portion of the second tubular member and an end portion of the third tubular member are threaded. The first tubular member includes indicia thereon. There is a second pin aperture and a second pin member, the second pin member is selectably extendable through one of the securing apertures.

Abstract: Birds are moved through chilled water by bird moving means such as an auger or by a series of paddles. The birds tend to accumulate in a predetermined path in the water. Streams of water that include an antibacterial additive are directed toward the predetermined path and engage and disperse the birds, and wash the birds with the streams of water and the antibacterial additive, thereby increasing the rate of heat transfer from the birds and increasing the effectiveness of the antibacterial properties of the agents in the chilled water.

Abstract: Method for positioning the front legs of a carcass of a slaughtered animal suspended from the hind legs by engaging on the front legs with positioning means and subsequently displacing the positioning means such that they carry the front legs into a desired position. The invention also relates to an apparatus for performing such a method, wherein the processing station is provided with a positioning member for bringing the front legs of the carcass into a desired position and the control for the positioning means is coupled to the control for the automatic processing station.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing both whole and portioned food products along a processing line for part cut-up and deboning in a mass production system. The apparatus consists of numerous food carriers, evenly spaced over a subscribed distance, connected by means of a mounting block, which is connected to a thermal plastic chain or a stainless steel chain by means of locking pins. The apparatus also includes food product take-away conveyors for the meat portions and scraps removed from the carcass. The carrier conveyance and the take-away conveyance have been incorporated into a common support frame. The apparatus will allow interchangeable food carriers for the type of process desired. Each food carrier is unique to the type of process being performed along the processing line. The chain is designed in such a manner as to allow vertical movement within a specified elevation change. Each food carrier is attached to a mounting block, which becomes an attachment to the chain.

Abstract: 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 placed on the horizontal platform with each of the four legs of the animal having attachment means to one each of four arms which are angularly attached to the horizontal bench. The animal's legs are attached to the arms by adjustable chains or the like and the carcass is held securely in position while it is skinned.

Abstract: A portable game animal hanger for hanging a game animal thereon to facilitate skinning and cleaning of the game animal. The portable game animal hanger includes a pair of elongate arms each has proximal and distal ends. The proximal ends of the arms are pivotally coupled together. Each of the arms has a hook extent adjacent the distal end of the respective arm. The arms each have a shackle hole adjacent the proximal end. The shackle holes are coaxially aligned when the arms are positioned in an extended position. A shackle is also included having a spaced apart pair of finger portions and an arcuate portion connecting the finger portions together. The finger portions of the shackle each have a securing hole therethrough. The proximal ends of the arms are positioned between the finger portions of the shackle.

Abstract: An animal carcass rib spreader and method of use. The rib spreader includes two carcass engaging members coupled to a frame. Each of the carcass engaging members is adapted to engage opposite halves of a rib cage of an animal carcass. A first carcass engaging member of the two carcass engaging members is mounted to a carriage unit. The carriage unit is coupled upon an elongate member of the frame by a mechanically progressive mechanism that is used for causing movement relative to that elongate member. The mechanically progressive mechanism is engaged upon the elongate member and configured for manual actuation. The mechanically progressive mechanism incrementally advances the first carcass engaging member away from a second carcass engaging member for spreading the rib cage of the animal carcass. Preferably, the mechanically progressive mechanism is a ratchet mechanism driven by a pivotable actuator of a handle assembly that is connected to the carriage unit.

Abstract: An improved animal carcass spreader which comprises a crossbar with spreader arms mounted thereon. The spreader arms are curvilinear members having end portions with spikes mounted thereon for spreading the ribs of an animal. One of the spreader arms is fixedly mounted at the distal end of the crossbar, while the opposing spreader arm is slidably mounted. The slidable spreader arm is provided with a handle and a ratchet lever. The ratchet lever permits travel of the slidable spreader arm only in a direction away from the fixed spreader arm unless said ratchet lever is manually disengaged by squeezing the ratchet lever towards the handle and a raised stopper is provided to prevent the ratchet lever from sliding completely off the crossbar.

Abstract: A wild game dressing tool comprising two outwardly spaced apart hooks for field dressing a deer or the like, eliminating the need for reaching up into an animal's rib cage blindly, consequently eliminating excessive blood on the field dresser's arms and clothing, and most importantly reduces the risk of contracting lymes disease,

Abstract: A device for the placing of a spreader in the hind legs of a slaughtered animal comprising two penetration devices, each of which comprises a penetration pin provided with a pointed end, a penetration tube which is movable in the axial direction and is open at one end, the penetration pin being axially accommodated within the penetration tube and the penetration pin being movable within the penetration tube in the axial direction, and a slide-off mechanism which is movable relative to the penetration tube. In operation, the laps of the slaughtered animal are positioned relative to the penetration device and the toes of the slaughtered animal are bent relative to its legs virtually at a right angle with the aid of a toe presser.