Method and apparatus for conveying a meat product and using a knife for automated cutting of meat

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PATENT NO 12193450
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18441712

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The technology as disclosed herein includes a method and apparatus for deboning a meat item, and more particular for deboning a poultry item including performing an initial shoulder cut for removing boneless breast meat from the poultry carcass or frame. The technology as disclosed and claimed further includes a method and apparatus for removing a tender meat portion from a poultry item. The method and apparatus disclosed and claimed herein is a combination of a robotic arm including an ultrasonic knife implement and/or an annular blade knife implement and a vision system for varying the cut path based on the shape and size of the poultry item. The combination as claimed including the ultrasonic knife can perform a meat cut while penetrating the meat with less force than the typical penetration that occurs when using a traditional knife. The combination as claimed including the annular blade knife implement can remove the tender meat portion for the keel bone and posterior sheath.

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TYSON FOODS INC2200 DON TYSON PARKWAY SPRINGDALE AZ 72762

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Foreman, Doug Springdale, US 23 56
Kinsey, Toni Fayetteville, US 3 0
Linn, Douglas Martin Cave Springs, US 27 746
Mitchell, Gilbert Ray Springdale, US 2 0
Scarrow, Travis Lee Farmington, US 2 0
Sultana, Arifa Bentonville, US 2 0

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