Inventors:
Gerald J. Sombrio - Fridley MN
International Classification:
B65B 4300
B65B 5100
Abstract:
A method for processing a single food product through a food processing plant. The method comprises the steps of providing a length of casing, wherein the casing has a first end and a second end. The casing further has sufficient inherent strength as provided to support a selected food product. The first end of said casing is then capped and a food product is provided. The food product is of selected size to fill approximately three-quarters of the length of the casing. The food product is inserted into the casing through the second end and a pair of clips are provided. The first clip and the second clip are each radially receivable over the exterior surface of the casing. The casing is then clipped proximate the second end of the casing utilizing the first clip and the casing is clipped proximate the food product utilizing the second clip. The casing is then cut longitudinally between the first and second clip to create handling means. A means for transporting the food product is then provided and the food product suspended by said handling means and transported through the stages of a food processing plant.