Patents by Inventor Richard Woodford

Richard Woodford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11952259
    Abstract: Embodiments are described of a beverage dispensing system configured to give the illusion it dispenses aquarium water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Sherman Richard Woodford
  • Publication number: 20240083737
    Abstract: Embodiments are described of a beverage dispensing system configured to give the illusion it dispenses aquarium water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventor: Sherman Richard Woodford
  • Patent number: 7717773
    Abstract: A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Woodford, Kenneth Rutledge, John Gregory Skinner, David Allen Coolbaugh
  • Publication number: 20090186568
    Abstract: A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Woodford, Kenneth Rutledge, John Gregory Skinner, David Allen Coolbaugh
  • Patent number: 7448943
    Abstract: A system for stunning poultry located in cages in which the system utilizing an automated control system and a series of stunning apparatuses for progressively increasing exposure of the poultry to a subduing gas. The system is adjustable to allow for varying concentrations of the subduing gas, as well as adjusting the time for which the poultry is exposed to the subduing gas. In addition, the conveyor system includes methods for maintaining the poultry in a calm state prior to dispatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Dakota Turkey Growers, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Woodford, Kenneth Rutledge, John Gregory Skinner, David Allen Coolbaugh
  • Publication number: 20050249632
    Abstract: Some food pathogens are not well controlled by lethality treatments followed by refrigeration. A food processing facility according to this invention reduces the likelihood that food pathogens will be able to enter the food processing facility, or spread should they be able to enter. The food processing facility is divided into a plurality of area, with different areas having different allowed actions that can be taken on the food product, different rules and/or procedures for persons who are allowed entry, and/or different levels of cleanliness. The food processing facility includes a plurality of separate rooms for processing the food product, each including separate food processing machines, air handling systems, drain systems and/or often-used supplies and tools. Different air pressures within different areas limit the possible movement of airborne food pathogens. Sanitizing stations are placed between various ones of the different areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Edward Garrett, Richard Woodford, Charles Cook