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Abstract

An apparatus for shaping a flowable product such as meat is provided which includes a main body or structure having a plurality of forming passageways extending therethrough. An inlet gate and an opposing outlet gate are positioned at opposite ends of the passageways. The inlet gate side of the body is adapted for coupling to a source of meat for delivery of the meat under pressure through the inlet gate of the body. Means is also provided for selectively and sequentially shifting the inlet gate and the outlet gate between open and closed positions. The passageways include means for adjusting the flow of meat therethrough. In operation, the meat product is forced under pressure from the meat source toward and through the main body, while the endmost gates are sequentially operated so that, in cooperation with the adjustment means provided in each passageway, a uniform meat product with squared ends is produced. In addition, the operation of the inlet gate assures even flow of meat product through the passageways by preventing the buildup of obstructive meat fibers at the inlet end thereof.

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First Claim