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A chiller for reducing the temperature of previously eviscerated whole birds and the like, includes a tank having a bird outlet end, a bird inlet end, an inlet end plate, an outlet end plate, and a water reservoir between the ends. The poultry chiller also includes water circulation means for introd

A chiller for reducing the temperature of previously eviscerated whole birds and the like, includes a tank having a bird outlet end, a bird inlet end, an inlet end plate, an outlet end plate, and a water reservoir between the ends. The poultry chiller also includes water circulation means for introducing water into the reservoir at the bird outlet end of the tank, draining water at the bird inlet end of the tank, and forming a movement of water generally from the bird outlet end toward the bird inlet end of the tank. The chiller further includes a motive device for urging the birds from the bird inlet end to the bird outlet end of the tank, the motive device being in driven relationship with a power means. A transverse wall having a lower portion, a central portion, and a top edge, is disposed at the bird inlet end of the tank substantially parallel to the inlet end plate such that a sump is formed between the lower portion of the transverse wall and the inlet end plate.

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A chiller for reducing the temperature of previously eviscerated whole birds and the like, includes a tank having a bird outlet end, a bird inlet end, an inlet end plate, an outlet end plate, and a water reservoir between the ends. The poultry chiller also includes water circulation means for introd

A chiller for reducing the temperature of previously eviscerated whole birds and the like, includes a tank having a bird outlet end, a bird inlet end, an inlet end plate, an outlet end plate, and a water reservoir between the ends. The poultry chiller also includes water circulation means for introducing water into the reservoir at the bird outlet end of the tank, draining water at the bird inlet end of the tank, and forming a movement of water generally from the bird outlet end toward the bird inlet end of the tank. The chiller further includes a motive device for urging the birds from the bird inlet end to the bird outlet end of the tank, the motive device being in driven relationship with a power means. A transverse wall having a lower portion, a central portion, and a top edge, is disposed at the bird inlet end of the tank substantially parallel to the inlet end plate such that a sump is formed between the lower portion of the transverse wall and the inlet end plate. said box, said second control knob operatively attached to said second heat transfer unit; a second spigot having a second button and a second drain, the second spigot attached to the right chamber of the box and extending outwardly from the box, when the second button of the second spigot is depressed then the second drain is fluidly connected between the right chamber of the box with the surrounding area outside of the device, when the second button is release and not depressed then the second drain is not fluidly connected between the right chamber of the box with the surrounding area outside of the device; and a handle attached to the outer shell of the box; a hinge attached to the outer shell of the box, wherein the hinge comprises an elongated piano hinge; a generally rectangular lid dimensioned to substantially fit over the top of the box, the lid attached to the hinge, wherein the lid is pivotally attached to the box, when the lid is pivoted over the top of the box then the device is in a closed position, when the lid is pivoted away from the top of the box then the device is in an open position, the lid including: an exterior shell, wherein the exterior shell of the lid is made of aluminum; an insulation lining attached to the exterior shell of the lid, wherein the insulation lining of the lid is made of foam insulation; and an interior shell attached to the insulation lining of the lid, wherein the interior shell of the lid is made of plastic selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, polyurethanes, polyacryls, polymethacryls, cellulosic polymers, styrene-acryl copolymers, polystyrene-polyacryl mixtures, polysiloxanes, urethane-acryl copolymers, siloxane-urethane copolymers, polyurethane-polymethacryl mixtures, silicone-acryl copolymers, vinyl acetate polymers, and mixtures thereof; a means for locking together the lid to the box, a first portion of the locking means is attached to the box, and a second portion of the locking means is attached to the lid, wherein the locking means comprising: a first fabric swath having a first exposed contact surface, the first fabric swath is attached to the exterior shell of the lid; and a second fabric swath having a second exposed contact surface, the second fabric swath is attached to the outer shell of the box, wherein the first exposed contact surface of the first fabric swath and second exposed contact surface of the second fabric swath are inte