Apparatus and method using electromagnetic radiation for stunning animals to be slaughtered

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8568207
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13835694

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A method of stunning an animal for slaughter is provided. The method includes directing a first portion of electromagnetic radiation in a first side of the animals head and directing a second portion of the electromagnetic radiation in a second side of the animals head such that the first portion and second portion of the electromagnetic radiation achieve constructive interfere at a focal point within the animal's head.

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HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION1 HORMEL PLACE AUSTIN MN 55912-3680

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Cannon, Jerry E Austin, US 1 2
Kimrey, Harold D Knoxville, US 3 66
Summerfield, John W Austin, US 7 150

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