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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 1997
Filed:
Oct. 23, 1995
Gregory E McDonald, Simpsonville, SC (US);
Glenn W Killinger, Simpsonville, SC (US);
John D Foster, Campobello, SC (US);
Cuong M Ta, Taylors, SC (US);
Charles C Zende, Greer, SC (US);
Andrew W Moehlenbrock, Simpsonville, SC (US);
W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn., Duncan, SC (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus, automated system and method for packaging food products. The system has a novel arrangement for transferring the product from a receiving station to a bagging station which arrangement includes mechanical devices for pulling a bag over the product. The system further includes a unique platen system for transporting the bagged product to various stations where it is vacuumized, sealed, trimmed, and finished. Optionally, the system includes a plurality of needles for injecting a fluid such as a basting fluid into the product.