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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2006
Kenneth L. Lebsack, Ankeny, IA (US);
Brent R. Schirm, Norwalk, IA (US);
Michael J. Hardy, West Des Moines, IA (US);
Kenneth B. Arnote, Albion, IA (US);
David W. Alexander, Boone, IA (US);
Kenneth L. Lebsack, Ankeny, IA (US);
Brent R. Schirm, Norwalk, IA (US);
Michael J. Hardy, West Des Moines, IA (US);
Kenneth B. Arnote, Albion, IA (US);
David W. Alexander, Boone, IA (US);
Stork Townsend Inc., Des Moines, IA (US);
Abstract
A conveyor system for linked sausage strands having a frame with an operating platform. The platform has opposite first and second ends, opposite sides, a top surface, and a wall extending along the sides and ends. A channel is formed in the top surface and a conveyor chain is disposed within the channel. Secured to the chain are a plurality of pivotable hooks that are movable between a loading position and an unloading position.