Patents Assigned to MPSC, Inc.
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Patent number: 10021885Abstract: The present disclosure includes improved apparatuses and methods related to meat processing. One example method includes performing a first cut in association with a rinsing process performed on an animal, wherein performing the first cut includes severing at least one jugular vein of the animal; and subsequent to performing the first cut, performing a second cut that includes one of: making an incision in a vena cava of the animal that provides an exit location for treatment solution introduced into a circulatory system of the animal; and severing the vena cava of the animal such that the severed vena cava provides an exit location for treatment solution introduced into the circulatory system of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: MPSC, Inc.Inventors: Justin T. Johnsen, William J. Martin, Bradley J. Wilesmith
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Patent number: 10021883Abstract: The present disclosure includes various method, and apparatus embodiments for high speed rinsing solution application. One such apparatus embodiment includes a substructure having an elliptical track, a catheter delivery system including a plurality of carriages coupled to the track, wherein each of the carriages includes a respective catheter delivery mechanism, a carousel drive system configured to drive the carriages such that the carriages circulate about the substructure on the track, a rotary timing valve positioned above a central portion of the substructure, the rotary timing valve including a plurality of outlets each positioned at a respective radial position on the rotary timing valve, wherein each of the plurality of outlets is connected to a respective catheter delivery mechanism by a hose, and a hose table positioned between the rotary timing valve and the substructure and configured to support the hoses.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: MPSC, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Michael Leiner, Earnest DeWayne Tooley, Ulises Pardo Arche
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Patent number: 8298049Abstract: The present disclosure includes various method, device, and system embodiments for meat processing. One such method embodiment includes obtaining animal data for an animal selected to have a solution introduced into its circulatory system in a rinsing process and determining an insertion location based on the animal data. This method embodiment also includes establishing a fluid conduit from a reservoir through the insertion location into the circulatory system of the selected animal by inserting a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir through the insertion location. The method further includes activating flow of a solution from the reservoir through the fluid conduit to introduce the solution into the circulatory system of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: MPSC, Inc.Inventor: Casimir E. Lawler, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120202411Abstract: The present disclosure includes various method, device, and system embodiments for meat processing. One such method embodiment includes obtaining animal data for an animal selected to have a solution introduced into its circulatory system in a rinsing process and determining an insertion location based on the animal data. This method embodiment also includes establishing a fluid conduit from a reservoir through the insertion location into the circulatory system of the selected animal by inserting a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir through the insertion location. The method further includes activating flow of a solution from the reservoir through the fluid conduit to introduce the solution into the circulatory system of the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: MPSC, INC.Inventor: Casimir E. Lawler, JR.
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Patent number: 8157624Abstract: The present disclosure includes various method, device, and system embodiments for meat processing. One such method embodiment includes obtaining animal data for an animal selected to have a solution introduced into its circulatory system in a rinsing process and determining an insertion location based on the animal data. This method embodiment also includes establishing a fluid conduit from a reservoir through the insertion location into the circulatory system of the selected animal by inserting a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir through the insertion location. The method further includes activating flow of a solution from the reservoir through the fluid conduit to introduce the solution into the circulatory system of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: MPSC, Inc.Inventor: Casimir E. Lawler, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100144258Abstract: The present disclosure includes various method, device, and system embodiments for meat processing. One such method embodiment includes obtaining animal data for an animal selected to have a solution introduced into its circulatory system in a rinsing process and determining an insertion location based on the animal data. This method embodiment also includes establishing a fluid conduit from a reservoir through the insertion location into the circulatory system of the selected animal by inserting a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir through the insertion location. The method further includes activating flow of a solution from the reservoir through the fluid conduit to introduce the solution into the circulatory system of the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: MPSC, INC.Inventor: Casimir E. Lawler, JR.
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Patent number: 7666074Abstract: The present disclosure includes various method, device, and system embodiments for meat processing. One such method embodiment includes obtaining animal data for an animal selected to have a solution introduced into its circulatory system in a rinsing process and determining an insertion location based on the animal data. This method embodiment also includes establishing a fluid conduit from a reservoir through the insertion location into the circulatory system of the selected animal by inserting a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir through the insertion location. The method further includes activating flow of a solution from the reservoir through the fluid conduit to introduce the solution into the circulatory system of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: MPSC, Inc.Inventor: Casimir E. Lawler, Jr.
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Patent number: 7591718Abstract: The present invention provides a method for processing animals. The method includes providing a carrier for holding a plurality of animals; providing a multi-task station; locating an animal on at least part of the carrier at the multi-task station; weighing the animal at the multi-task station; providing a volume of rinse solution for introduction into the circulatory system of the animal, wherein the volume of rinse solution is based on the weight of the animal; and initiating a rinse of the animal prior to weighing a subsequent animal at the multi-task station. The invention also provides an animal processing system and a multi-task station suitable for use in accordance with the method.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: MPSC, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey A. Crane