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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 1996
Filed:
Apr. 21, 1994
Sander A Van Ochten, Lichtenvoorde, NL;
Leonardus J Tiggeloven, Groenlo, NL;
Stork R.M.S. B.V., , NL;
Abstract
A device for removing the anus of slaughtered animals. The device includes a cutting device for cutting out the anus of a slaughtered animal, which cutting device comprises a substantially cylindrical blade drivable for rotation and translation and having a leading cutting edge. The device further includes positioning elements for initially positioning the blade such that the center line thereof extends substantially through the anus of the slaughtered animal and a blunt locating pin for causing the blade to follow a curved path such that the cutting edge follows substantially the form of the rectum of the slaughtered animal while avoiding contact with bone.