Patent ID: 7467993
Filing Date: 2008-12-23
Classification: A22C,A23P

Abstract:
1. A method for producing encased products using selectable first and second horns to thereby produce products in selectable different casing types, comprising: providing an apparatus having a first horn that, in operation, is configured to be in fluid communication with a filler pump located upstream thereof, the first horn configured and sized to allow product to flow therethrough and to cooperate with the apparatus to form and/or guide seamed casing material thereabout; removing the first horn from the apparatus; and mounting a second horn assembly to the apparatus after removing the first horn, the second horn assembly comprising an intermediate pipe segment in fluid communication with a casing horn, wherein, in operation, the second horn assembly is configured to be in fluid communication with the filler pump to allow product to flow therethrough and the casing horn is configured to hold non-seamed casing material thereon.