Abstract: A machine for uniformly forming discrete quantities of material into a predetermined shape is disclosed. The machine includes a conveyor, a plurality of stationary forming members having a predetermined cross-section, and a corresponding plurality of guiding members extending from respective ones of the forming members so that discrete quantities of material carried by the conveyor are guided under the forming members where they are uniformly formed into a predetermined shape.
Abstract: An apparatus and method for knitting proteinaceous fragments into a unified mass is disclosed. The apparatus is adapted to accumulate proteinaceous fragments into a wad, and then knit the fragments together to form a unified proteinaceous patty. The method includes the steps of accumulating the meat fragments into a wad, and then knitting the wad to form a unified proteinaceous patty.