Method and apparatus for ultrasonic grading of meat
CA 1295045 C · Owner: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc. · Inventors: Stouffer, James R.
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An improved transducer positioning device for use in evaluating fat thickness and muscle area at a selected rib area of a hog carcass, and for evaluating fat thickness and muscle score, of the ham portion of the carcass is, disclosed. A system for displaying ultrasonic images on a monitor and for measuring and analyzing the imaged areas for use in grading the quality of the carcass is also described. The transducer positioning device consists of a transducer support arm adapted to hold a rib area transducer in the proper position against a carcass for measurement of fat thickness at a selected rib area. The support arm includes a connector hook for attaching it to the tail of the carcass so …
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- Granted January 28, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 28, 2009.
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