Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a skinning machine and particularly to a meat skinning machine.
Description of Related Art
[002] Traditional methods of skinning meat often involve manual labor or semi-automated machinery, which can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and may result in inconsistent skin removal. Additionally, existing machines may not be suitable for processing meats of different sizes or species.
[003] Furthermore, some conventional skinning machines may lack the adaptability to handle variations in skin thickness and texture, leading to suboptimal results and increased product waste. Safety features and ergonomic considerations may also be limited in certain existing systems, potentially posing risks to operators.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced meat skinning machine that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a meat skinning machine. The machine comprising: a platform to accommodate a piece of meat. The machine further comprising: a blade arranged on a roller, and adapted to perform a sliding action of the blade on the platform, such that while performing the sliding action of the blade, a skin on the piece of meat separates, leaving with a clean piece of meat. The machine further comprising: a handle disposed at a safe location on the blade, and adapted to be held by a user while performing the sliding action of the blade.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for skinning a piece of meat using a meat skinning machine. The method comprising steps of: accommodating the piece of meat on a platform; adjusting a height of a blade based upon a thickness of a skin on the piece of meat; holding a handle to roll a blade to perform a sliding action of the blade on the accommodated piece of meat; rolling a blade to separate the skin from the piece of meat; and collecting the skin skinned from the piece of meat into a bin.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a meat skinning machine.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a meat skinning machine that is easy to use.
[009] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0010] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a meat skinning machine, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0013] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for skinning a piece of meat using a meat skinning machine, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0016] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0017] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a meat skinning machine 100 (hereinafter referred to as the machine 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the machine 100 may be adapted to separate a skin from a piece of meat in a safe manner.
[0019] According to embodiments of the present invention, the meat may be, but not limited to, a chicken meat, a pork, a beef, a bacon, a duck meat, a turkey meat, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the meat may be a fish meat. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the meat, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0020] According to embodiments of the present invention, the machine 100 may comprise a platform 102, a blade 104, a roller 106, a handle 108, and a bin 110.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the platform 102 may be adapted to accommodate a piece of meat. According to embodiments of the present invention, the platform 102 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a wooden material, a ceramic material, a plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the platform 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the blade 104 may be arranged on the roller 106. The blade 104 may be adapted to perform a sliding action on the platform 102, such that while performing the sliding action of the blade 104, the skin on the piece of meat may separate, leaving a clean piece of meat without the skin, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a height of the blade 104 may be adjustable based upon a thickness of the skin on the piece of meat.
[0023] According to embodiments of the present invention, the blade 104 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, a stainless-steel material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the blade 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle 108 may be disposed at a safe location on the blade 104, and adapted to be held by a user while performing the sliding action of the blade 104. According to embodiments of the present invention, the handle 108 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the handle 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bin 110 may be adapted to collect the separated skin from the piece of meat. According to embodiments of the present invention, the bin 110 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the bin 110, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for skinning the piece of meat using the machine 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] At step 202, the machine 100 may accommodate the piece of meat on the platform 102.
[0028] At step 204, the machine 100 may adjust the height of the blade 104 based on the thickness of the skin on the piece of meat.
[0029] At step 206, the machine 100 may enable the user to hold the handle 108 to roll the blade 104 to perform the sliding action of the blade 104 on the accommodated piece of meat.
[0030] At step 208, the machine 100 may roll the blade 104 to separate the skin from the piece of meat.
[0031] At step 210, the machine 100 may collect the skin skinned from the piece of meat in the bin 110.
[0032] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0033] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A meat skinning machine (100), the machine (100) comprising:
a platform (102) to accommodate a piece of meat;
a blade (104) arranged on a roller (106), characterized in the the blade (104) is adapted to perform a sliding action of the blade (104) on the platform (102), such that while performing the sliding action of the blade (104), a skin on the piece of meat separates, leaving with a clean piece of meat; and
a handle (108) disposed at a safe location on the blade (104) and adapted to be held by a user while performing the sliding action of the blade (104).
2. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the meat is a fish meat.
3. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a height of the blade (104) is adjustable.
4. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the height of the blade (104) is adjusted based upon a thickness of the skin on the piece of meat.
5. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the platform (102) is constructed of a ceramic material.
6. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the blade (104) is constructed of a stainless-steel material.
7. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle (108) is constructed of a plastic material.
8. The machine (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a bin (110), wherein the bin (110) is adapted to collect the separated skin.
9. A method (200) for skinning a piece of meat using a meat skinning machine (100), the method (200) characterised by steps of:
accommodating the piece of meat on a platform (102);
adjusting a height of a blade (104) based on a thickness of a skin on the piece of meat;
holding a handle (108) to roll a blade (104) to perform a sliding action of the blade (104) on the accommodated piece of meat;
rolling a blade (104) to separate the skin from the piece of meat; and
collecting the skin skinned from the piece of meat into a bin (110).
10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the handle (108) is constructed of a plastic material.
Date: October 31, 2023
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant