Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Heitchmidt

Gerald W. Heitchmidt 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).

  • Egg micro-crack detection systems
    Publication number: 20090091744
    Abstract: An avian eggshell egg-check/crack detection system was developed to aide official egg graders. It includes an imaging system and a device to produce negative pressure in an egg chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Kurt C. Lawrence, Seung C. Yoon, Gerald W. Heitchmidt, Deana Jones, Bosoon Park, Vernon A. Savage