Device for securing animal carcass for butchering
OwnerKevin Kirschbauminventor
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Abstract
A device for use in suspending an animal carcass in an elevated condition includes a device body having an upper section which is integral with a lower section by way of a compound bend. The upper section is formed with a protrusion and the lower section includes a plurality of arms. The animal carcass includes a pelvic bone and the device is constructed and arranged to be positionable within the animal carcass such that the protrusion engages the pelvic bone in order to suspend the animal carcass in the elevated condition.
Claims20
A device adapted to engage the pelvic bone of an animal carcass for use in suspending said animal carcass, said device comprises:
- a device body having an upper section and an integral lower section with a bend therebetween;
- said upper section including means for suspending;
- said lower section including a plurality of arms;
- and
- said device is adpated to engage said pelvic bone for use in suspending said animal carcass.
In combination:
- a suspension member;
- and
- a device for use in suspending an animal carcass in an elevated condition, said device comprising:
- a device body having an upper section and an integral lower section with a bend therebetween;
- said upper section including means for suspending;
- said lower section including a plurality of arms;
- and
- said device is adapted to engage to engage said pelvic bone for use in suspending said animal carcass;
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- wherein said suspension member is secured to said means for suspending.
A method of suspending an animal carcass in an elevated condition, said animal carcass including a pelvic bone, said method comprising the following steps:
- (a) providing a device which is adapted to engage the pelvic bone of an animal carcass;
- (b) securing a suspension member to said device;
- (c) positioning said device inside said animal carcass so that one portion of said device engages said pelvic bone;
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- (d) lifting said animal carcass by using said suspension member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.