Patents by Inventor Benjamin Winchester

Benjamin Winchester 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).

  • Wet food processing system and method of cleaning
    Patent number: 11647779
    Abstract: A wet food supply apparatus of a wet food processing system includes an outer housing defining an internal cavity, a rotary food processing unit located within the internal cavity during operation of the wet food supply apparatus, and a separation assembly for withdrawing the rotary food processing unit from within the internal cavity for cleaning purposes. The separation assembly includes a threaded rod having a first portion attached to the rotary food processing unit, a second portion rotatably supported by the outer housing for relative rotation, and a third, terminal end portion including a tool mounting member for receiving a drive head of a drive mechanism, such as a portable, battery powered rotary impact tool, for rotating the threaded rod to selectively shift the rotary food processing unit out of the internal cavity of the outer housing to expose the rotary food processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Blue Buffalo Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Collier, John Wickett, Benjamin Winchester