Patents Assigned to WestfaliaSurge, Inc.
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Publication number: 20090275657Abstract: The novel antimicrobial composition is disclosed including from about 60 to 95% of a lipophilic polar solvent such as propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, or isopropanol and from about 0.5 to 5% of a mixture of C8 to C14 fatty acids. Other constituents of the present invention may include water, an alcohol (such as ethanol or propanol) or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a novel method of killing harmful microbes on the udder of a milk-producing animal using the above-mentioned composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: GEA WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Dee, Charles Gradle
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Patent number: 7553871Abstract: The novel antimicrobial composition is disclosed including from about 60 to 95% of a lipophilic polar solvent such as propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, or isopropanol and from about 0.5 to 5% of a mixture of C8 to C14 fatty acids. Other constituents of the present invention may include water, an alcohol (such as ethanol or propanol) or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a novel method of killing harmful microbes on the udder of a milk-producing animal using the above-mentioned composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: GEA WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Dee, Charles Gradle
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Publication number: 20090064937Abstract: Device for pneumatically milking a cow, comprising a number of milk extractors, each comprising a teat cup as well as milk line connected to the lower end of the teat cup, which line leads from the teat cup to a collection chamber for the milk from the teat cup, each milk extractor being provided with a supply for a cleansing medium, such as a disinfectant, to the teat cup, in particular to a teat present in the teat cup, the supply comprising a line having an end portion with discharge end, and each milk extractor being provided with means for closing off the passage of the milk extraction at or downstream of the discharge end of the line for cleansing medium, preferably at that level, when discharging the cleansing medium, the closing means comprising a reciprocating closing body that can be moved between a position leaving the passage of the milk extractor free and a position closing it off, the closing body being provided with a squirt line forming the end portion with discharge end of the line for supplyType: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: GEA WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Ralph A. Rottier, Kevin L. Torgerson
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Publication number: 20090007849Abstract: A teat dip applicator and method direct a teat dip to a teat cup liner head that defines a chamber and nozzle through which teat dip flows to coat an animal teat prior to and during detachment of a milker unit from a dairy animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Kevin L. Torgerson, Duane F. Sellner
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Publication number: 20080196674Abstract: The present invention is directed to a kit for a bovine foot treatment bath for being attached to a foot bath. The kit includes: a chemical and water inlet and/or a downstream drain assembly for being attached to a foot bath.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Buck, Kevin L. Torgerson
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Patent number: 7401573Abstract: A teat dip applicator and method direct a teat dip to a teat cup liner head that defines a chamber and nozzle through which teat dip flows to coat an animal teat prior to and during detachment of a milker unit from a dairy animal.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventor: Kevin L. Torgerson
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Publication number: 20080022932Abstract: Device for pneumatically milking a cow, comprising a number of milk extractors, each comprising a teat cup as well as milk line connected to the lower end of the teat cup, which line leads from the teat cup to a collection chamber for the milk from the teat cup, each milk extractor being provided with a supply for a cleansing medium, such as a disinfectant, to the teat cup, in particular to a teat present in the teat cup, the supply comprising a line having an end portion with discharge end, and each milk extractor being provided with means for closing off the passage of the milk extraction at or downstream of the discharge end of the line for cleansing medium, preferably at that level, when discharging the cleansing medium, the closing means comprising a reciprocating closing body that can be moved between a position leaving the passage of the milk extractor free and a position closing it off, the closing body being provided with a squirt line forming the end portion with discharge end of the line for supplyType: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Rottier, Kevin Torgerson
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Patent number: 7290497Abstract: Device for pneumatically milking a cow, comprising a number of milk extractors, each comprising a teat cup as well as milk line connected to the lower end of the teat cup, which line leads from the teat cup to a collection chamber for the milk from the teat cup, each milk extractor being provided with a supply for a cleansing medium, such as a disinfectant, to the teat cup, in particular to a teat present in the teat cup, the supply comprising a line having an end portion with discharge end, and each milk extractor being provided with means for closing off the passage of the milk extraction at or downstream of the discharge end of the line for cleansing medium, preferably at that level, when discharging the cleansing medium, the closing means comprising a reciprocating closing body that can be moved between a position leaving the passage of the milk extractor free and a position closing it off, the closing body being provided with a squirt line forming the end portion with discharge end of the line for supplyType: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Ralph A. Rottier, Kevin L. Torgerson
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Patent number: 7153527Abstract: A teat dip composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 2% iodine by weight of the composition on a formulation basis and form about 45% to about 99.9% propylene glycol by weight of the composition on a formulation basis, and a method of using such composition to treat mastitis.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Charles D. Gradle, Alejandro O. Dee
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Patent number: 6990923Abstract: A rotary milking parlor milker detacher having a pivoting support arm and retracting chain arrangement that is synchronized with a rotating platform position to move the detacher between a storage position, a presentation position, and a milking position to protect the detacher from damage and provide a superior ergonomic design that reduces operator fatigue and turnover.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Hein, Jeffrey S. Hanson, Michael Heinrich, Frank Hoelscher, Larry G. Larson, Peter Kaever, Karsten Schonrock
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Patent number: 6902747Abstract: A teat dip composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 2% iodine by weight of the composition on a formulation basis and from about 50% to about 99.9% propylene glycol by weight of the composition on a formulation basis, and a method of using such composition to treat mastitis.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Charles D. Gradle, Alejandro O. Dee
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Patent number: 6895892Abstract: A short milk tube for providing a conduit between a teat cup assembly and a milker claw that defines a number of ribs that import structural rigidity along a longitudinal axis and in predetermined directions relative to the longitudinal axis to maintain adequate cross-sectional flow area when in the milking position, and a vacuum seal when in the non-milking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Duane F. Sellner, Berthold Joharmes Theodorus Dietrich
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Patent number: 6814027Abstract: A rotary milking parlor milker detacher having a pivoting support arm and retracting chain arrangement that is synchronized with a rotating platform position to move the detacher between a storage position, a presentation position, and a milking position to protect the detacher from damage and provide a superior ergonomic design that reduces operator fatigue and turnover.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Patrick M. Hein, Jeffrey S. Hanson, Michael Heinrich, Frank Hoelscher, Larry G. Larson, Peter Kaever, Karsten Schonrock
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Patent number: 6739349Abstract: A bulk milk tank having a ladder that provides access to a raised platform in a lowered position and moves to a raised position to provide ample operating room around the tank outlet valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Edward L. Knower
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Patent number: 6699907Abstract: A novel antimicrobial composition is disclosed including from about 60 to 95% of a lipophilic polar solvent such as propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, glycerol, or isopropanol and from about 0.5 to 5% of a mixture of C8 to C14 fatty acids. Other constituents of the present invention may include water, an alcohol (such as ethanol or propanol) or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a novel method of killing harmful microbes on the udder of a milk-producing animal using the above-mentioned composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1996Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.Inventors: Alejandro Dee, Charles Gradle