Described herein is an apparatus for supporting cuts of meat during meat production processes, such as bacon production processes. The apparatus includes a frame, frame members, supports, and prongs affixed to the frame that are inserted into the meat cut such that the meat cut is supported by the apparatus.

A device and method for hanging and transporting game meat is provided. The device includes at least one hollow tube and at least one attachment that can be secured to an upper end of the tube. The attachment has hooks that can be inserted into the meat for hanging the meat from the device. The meat can be de-boned, and the tube can be used to replace the bone to provide support for the de-boned meat and to transfer heat away from the meat to prevent spoilage.

A tool having a detectable wireless marker or tag is provided. The tool has a working portion with a projection or tang by which the working portion of the tool is held, a wireless tag located near the tang, and a handle disposed over and encompassing the tang and the tag. In one embodiment, an article is formed onto the tang. The article includes a side opening in the form of a downwardly sloped slot sized to securely anchor and partially encompass the tag, which extends above and beyond the tang contained within the article. The invention allows for the use of fragile tags, which are protected by the inventive article from temperatures and pressures used during, for example, tool handle manufacturing processes. Also provided is a method for providing a tool with a detectable wireless tag, and a method for tracking and tracing tools used within a packaging facility.

The present disclosure relates to a device for dual dosing in an automated overhead conveyor of the meat industry ending in two independent hooks, consisting of an improvement in the useful life of the dosing system located at the inlet of the conveyor, which allows hams and pigs to be easily and safely loaded on the automated conveyor two by two, applicable in the feeders or dosing system located at the inlet of a conveyor or between two consecutive conveyors.

An apparatus for loading slices of meat onto a storage and conveying frame includes a: feeding device for feeding slices of meat to an inlet end of the apparatus, weighing device for weighing the slices of meat, dosing device that includes a first conveyor belt and second conveyor belt, placed side by side, and feeds single slices of meat to a work table including a third conveyor belt; the apparatus further includes a loading device configured to load the slices of meat on support rod.

A tool having a detectable wireless marker or tag is provided. The tool has a working portion with a projection or tang by which the working portion of the tool is held, a wireless tag located near the tang, and a handle disposed over and encompassing the tang and the tag. In one embodiment, an article is formed onto the tang. The article includes a side opening in the form of a downwardly sloped slot sized to securely anchor and partially encompass the tag, which extends above and beyond the tang contained within the article. The invention allows for the use of fragile tags, which are protected by the inventive article from temperatures and pressures used during, for example, tool handle manufacturing processes. Also provided is a method for providing a tool with a detectable wireless tag, and a method for tracking and tracing tools used within a packaging facility.

The present invention discloses an animal hanging device comprising a closed-loop frame body with a hanging vertex, first and second arms extending from the hanging vertex, first and second bends at the ends of the arms, and a crossbar connecting the ends of the bends. The device provides a secure and stable structure for hanging animals, ensuring safety and ease of use. The closed-loop frame design enhances the strength and durability of the device, making it suitable for various animal hanging applications. The unique configuration of the frame body allows for efficient and reliable hanging of animals, offering a practical solution for handling and suspending animals in a controlled manner.

Described herein is an apparatus for supporting cuts of meat during meat production processes, such as bacon production processes. The apparatus includes a frame, frame members, supports, and prongs affixed to the frame that are inserted into the meat cut such that the meat cut is supported by the apparatus.

The present invention discloses an animal hanging device comprising a closed-loop frame body with a hanging vertex, first and second arms extending from the hanging vertex, first and second bends at the ends of the arms, and a crossbar connecting the ends of the bends. The device provides a secure and stable structure for hanging animals, ensuring safety and ease of use. The closed-loop frame design enhances the strength and durability of the device, making it suitable for various animal hanging applications. The unique configuration of the frame body allows for efficient and reliable hanging of animals, offering a practical solution for handling and suspending animals in a controlled manner.

An example tree support for a food processing system is provided. The food processing system includes an overhead support and a tree suspended from the overhead support by a fastener. The tree support includes a latch bracket configured to be positioned over a frame member of the overhead support, and a rotor configured to be coupled to the tree such that the rotor is positioned around at least a portion of the fastener of the food processing system and the latch bracket. Prior to failure of the fastener, the latch bracket and the rotor provide zero weight support to the tree. After failure of the fastener, the latch bracket and the rotor provide full weight support to the tree.