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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2011
Kevin Devries, Monroe, IA (US);
Kenneth B. Arnote, Jr., Albion, IA (US);
Timothy V. Weers, Urbandale, IA (US);
Kevin DeVries, Monroe, IA (US);
Kenneth B. Arnote, Jr., Albion, IA (US);
Timothy V. Weers, Urbandale, IA (US);
Marel Meat Processing Inc., Des Moines, IA (US);
Abstract
A stuffing tube mounting assembly and follower includes an elongated member with a tapered portion at one end that fits within a tapered end of a stuffing horn. The stuffing horn is inserted through a bore of a collar. The bore of the collar has a tapered section that engages the tapered end of the horn when the collar is attached to the member. The follower has a housing having a bore. An opening in a sidewall of the housing is in communication with the bore. Disposed within the bore is a wiper. A cap having a central opening in an end wall is attached to the housing.