Method and apparatus for breaking, separating, and inspecting eggs

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5617782
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08414681

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The invention relates to a multiple-row egg breaking and separating machine in which the egg contents and egg shells are passed adjacent one another through an inspection station at which the contents of the egg can be rejected because the shell or contents are contaminated, defective or abnormal. The present invention is particularly useful for high-speed breaking operations, yet still allows the inspector to view all the parts of the eggs for possible rejection of the egg contents. The present invention is particularly suited for automatic scanning of egg shells and contents, and eliminates possible U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) objections to prior art multiple-row egg breaking machines.

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DIAMOND AUTOMATIONS INC23400 HAGGERTY ROAD FARMINGTON HILLS MI 48335

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Thomas, Leslie P Brighton, MI 8 195

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