Patent ID: 8435101
Filing Date: 2013-05-07
Classification: A22C

Abstract:
1. A method for processing a wing of a poultry carcass while the wing is attached to the poultry carcass, the wing comprising an upper wing, and a midwing, wherein at an elbow joint that connects the upper wing with the midwing a capsule and ligament is provided, the method comprising the steps of: cutting the wing in the upper wing adjacent to the elbow joint; moving the midwing in relation to the upper wing for separating the bones of the midwing and the upper wing; and cutting the midwing loose from the upper wing while the latter remains attached to the poultry carcass, said step of cutting occurring through the ligament that provides a connection between the midwing and upper wing so as to result in separation of the midwing from the upper wing.