Transfer mechanism for use with a food processing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9060530
APP PUB NO 20100015311A1
SERIAL NO

12174297

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A transfer mechanism for transferring food product from a compartment of a food processing system includes a conduit having a first end portion configured to be in communication with the compartment and a second end portion, a fluid discharge positioned substantially within the conduit between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a pressurized fluid source in communication with the fluid discharge. The pressurized fluid source is operable to propel a fluid through the fluid discharge to move the food product from the first end portion of the conduit toward the second end portion.

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  • LYCO MANUFACTURING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Maupin, Daniel D Corvallis, US 53 498
Schultz, Steve J Beaver Dam, US 5 71
Stousland, Glenn W Beaver Dam, US 10 75
Weisman, Scott K Columbus, US 12 86
Zittel, David R Columbus, US 74 1378

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