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Apparatus and methods for processing meat

a technology of slicing and meat, applied in the field of slicing meat, can solve the problems of lack of seasoning toward the middle portion of the ham, especially near the bone, and achieve the effect of improving the quality of meat and reducing the risk of diseas

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-28
GORE RICHARD E
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Furthermore, conventional seasoning and glazing machines only apply the seasoning or glaze to the outside surface of the ham.
Such a seasoning process, however, tends to apply a majority of the seasoning on the outside portions of the ham but lacks seasoning toward the middle portions of the ham, especially near the bone.

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[0018] The features of the system and method will now be described with reference to the drawings summarized above. Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. The drawings, associated descriptions, and specific implementation are provided to illustrate embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention.

[0019] The term “seasoning” as used herein is a broad term and is used in its ordinary sense and includes, without limitation, any mixture for flavoring food such as meat. For example, seasoning may be in a liquid form, a dry form or any other suitable form and may comprise one or more of the following: water, sugar, gelatin, honey, high fructose corn syrup, wheat starch, corn syrup, soy flour, paprika, dextrose, spices, natural flavorings, glazes, combinations of the same and the like. The term “season” as used herein is also a broad term and is used in its ordinary sense and includes, without ...

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Apparatus and methods for slicing and seasoning meat, such as a ham. In one example, the apparatus includes a blade for slicing meat and a sprayer, such as a nozzle, for providing a stream of liquid seasoning in the direction of the blade during slicing, such that the liquid seasoning is distributed in between each slice substantially throughout the cut of meat. The sprayer may be coupled to a domestic water supply and / or at least one reservoir for holding a liquid seasoning. The apparatus may further include a spiral slicing configuration such that the meat is rotated while it is sliced and seasoned. Angling the blade with respect to the meat advantageously provides an opening in the meat so liquid seasoning may be distributed therein during the slicing process. In other examples, multiple sprayers and / or blades may be used.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application is a continuation of and claims priority benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 120 from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 091,318, filed Mar. 28, 2005, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and is to be considered a part of this specification.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] Preferred embodiments of the invention relate to processing meat and, in particular, apparatus and methods for slicing and seasoning meat. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Meats often undergo extensive preparation and processing before being offered for sale to consumers. Hams, in particular, are oftentimes sliced, seasoned and / or glazed to enhance the flavor and appearance of the ham. Conventional processing methods commonly require a multi-stage process, usually utilizing multiple machines, for slicing and seasoning a ham. First, the ham is secured on a slicing machine that cuts th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A23P1/00A23L13/60
CPCA22C17/0033
Inventor GORE, RICHARD E.
Owner GORE RICHARD E