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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2007
Thomas E. Whittlesey, Apex, NC (US);
Edward P. Brinson, Cary, NC (US);
Kim L. Poling, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Thomas E. Whittlesey, Apex, NC (US);
Edward P. Brinson, Cary, NC (US);
Kim L. Poling, Fuquay-Varina, NC (US);
Tipper Tie, Inc., Apex, NC (US);
Abstract
Methods for producing encased products using selectable first and second horns to thereby produce products in selectable different casing types include: (a) providing an apparatus having a first horn that, in operation, is configured to be in fluid communication with a filler pump located upstream thereof; (b) removing the first horn from the apparatus; and (c) mounting a second horn assembly comprising an intermediate pipe segment in fluid communication with a casing horn to the apparatus. The casing horn can pivot side-to-side. Related apparatus, systems, kits, assemblies and computer program products are configured to allow dual operational modes of producing encased products using first or second horns.