Patents by Inventor Donald J. Getz

Donald J. Getz 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).

  • Apparatus for processing dehaired hogs
    Patent number: 4653148
    Abstract: Apparatus for processing dehaired hogs, including a predryer cabinet through which the hogs are conveyed and subjected to a blast of heated air and a singer cabinet through which the hogs next are conveyed and subjected to flame treatment for singeing the hog skin. The heat energy for the dryer air is derived solely from recovery of heat from the waste flue gases exhausted from the singer cabinet, thereby reducing the energy needed to effect the singeing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Assignee: The Cincinnati Butchers' Supply Company
    Inventor: Donald J. Getz
  • Garbage can for use with disposable bags
    Patent number: 3964630
    Abstract: A garbage container for use with disposable bags employing a locking device for securing the top of a disposable bag in open position interior of the container and an opening in the top of the container for access to the interior. The bottom of the container opens to permit release of the enclosed bag or bags and the intermediate portion is provided with a decreasing cross-section from bottom to top to prevent binding between the disposable bag to be released and the container walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1976
    Inventor: Donald J. Getz