Patents by Inventor Donald Wilkie

Donald Wilkie 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).

  • Chicken chain
    Patent number: 7150142
    Abstract: An improved chain, compatible with food grade lubricants, is capable of use in poultry and other meat processing facilities. The chain comprises pairs of side links alternating with center links, and held together with pins. A pair of lubricating wells is located on each side link, proximate the insertion point of the pins. The lubricating well provides lubricating access to the pins, and is capable of retaining lubricant such that lubricant is continuously provided to the pins and their pivot points throughout the operation of the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Wilkie Brothers
    Inventor: Donald Wilkie
  • Chicken chain
    Publication number: 20060185344
    Abstract: An improved chain, compatible with food grade lubricants, is capable of use in poultry and other meat processing facilities. The chain comprises pairs of side links alternating with center links, and held together with pins. A pair of lubricating wells is located on each side link, proximate the insertion point of the pins. The lubricating well provides lubricating access to the pins, and is capable of retaining lubricant such that lubricant is continuously provided to the pins and their pivot points throughout the operation of the chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventor: Donald Wilkie