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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 1993
Filed:
Jun. 12, 1990
Robert A LaBudde, Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus and method for estimating and evaluating acceptability of process variations in a blended meat processing facility. The apparatus implementing the method includes a keyboard, a data storage device, a program storage device, a calculating system and a display device. Information relating to moisture, fat, protein and Added Water are provided to the data storage by an keyboard operator. The calculator in accordance with present functions computes various factors relating to the input data and conducts tests upon the statistical validity of such computations. Providing statistical validity has been maintained, the display device then displays the outputs indicative of the variability of moisture in the blend and in one embodiment is used to control inputs and/or processing steps in the blended meat product to meet preset regulatory requirements.