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AssigneeEggfusion
InventorBradley Parker
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A method of marking an egg is disclosed and comprises applying radiant energy to the shell of an egg so as to cause discoloration of the eggshell, thereby forming a marking comprising at least a traceability code and a freshness date. Apparatus is also disclosed for applying markings on eggs being processed by an egg-handling machine that is designed and configured to transport a plurality of eggs therethrough, wherein the apparatus comprises a radiant energy source located in proximity to the egg-handling machine, the radiant energy source being configured to apply radiant energy to the eggs as the eggs are transported past the radiant energy source to selectively discolor the shell of the eggs and form markings on the shell, including a freshness date and a traceability code.
A method of marking an egg comprising:
Apparatus for applying markings on eggs being processed by an egg-handling machine that is designed and configured to transport a plurality of eggs therethrough, said apparatus comprising:
A method of marking at least one egg, comprising:
An egg having indicia on an outer portion of its shell, said indicia comprising a freshness date and a traceability code that specifies unique identification and history information regarding the egg.
An egg having the outer surface of its shell laser etched with a freshness date and a traceability code that specifies unique identification and history information regarding the egg.
A system for processing eggs and providing information relating to eggs that are processed through the system, the system comprising egg grading, candling, marking and packing stations, said system including a central processing unit having associated memory that is configured to receive and store data relating to eggs that are processed through the system, said system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.