Patents by Inventor James Walthers

James Walthers 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).

  • Patent number: 9259011
    Abstract: A shredding assembly includes a shredder having a plurality of interspersed, rotational, shredding blades. A shredder block supports the shredder and shredding blades, and further includes a first set of a plurality of vertical counter plates which are intercalated between the blades. Each counter plate has a top surface, and the top surfaces of the counter plates forms a platform. The platform serves to support pieces of a food product during shredding, and helps in the shredding process by providing a pinching action to the pieces of the product when the blades engage the pieces of the product on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Thomas, James Walthers
  • Patent number: 8967505
    Abstract: An apparatus a circular blade device to produce consistent separated portions of a product to produce a severed portion, pulled and/or shredded product from cooked meat items or other food products as well as a more consistent sized crumble with precooked sausage based items. One embodiment can include a 16 point star shape with angled head or teeth to allow for the pulling of a consistent size product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Thomas, Curtis D. Rinn, James Walthers
  • Publication number: 20140048633
    Abstract: A shredding assembly includes a shredder having a plurality of interspersed, rotational, shredding blades. A shredder block supports the shredder and shredding blades, and further includes a first set of a plurality of vertical counter plates which are intercalated between the blades. Each counter plate has a top surface, and the top surfaces of the counter plates forms a platform. The platform serves to support pieces of a food product during shredding, and helps in the shredding process by providing a pinching action to the pieces of the product when the blades engage the pieces of the product on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Russell Thomas, James Walthers
  • Patent number: 8607496
    Abstract: A programmable, mechanical scrape making device that is battery operated and that can be fastened to the ground. When activated, the device comes in contact with the ground to create a scrape through a sweeping and/or linear motion that is the same as or similar to that of an actual scrape that is performed by deer during the Rut or breeding season. The device also has a scent spraying mechanism that operates as the scrape is made. The device can be enclosed and operate from a weatherproof case which may be designed to look like a tree log. The design of the case can vary in appearance as to create a look that is indigenous to the end users' geographic area. The device is portable and may include a carrying case with a shoulder strap allowing the end user to transport the device from one location to another. The device may include power ports accessible for other devices such as motion detecting digital cameras and mock licking branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Chatham Outdoors, LLC
    Inventors: Constantine Zampetis, James Walther, Thomas Goad
  • Publication number: 20130118325
    Abstract: An apparatus a circular blade device to produce consistent separated portions of a product to produce a severed portion, pulled and/or shredded product from cooked meat items or other food products as well as a more consistent sized crumble with precooked sausage based items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: TYSON FOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Thomas, Curtis D. Rinn, James Walthers
  • Publication number: 20100050494
    Abstract: A programmable, mechanical scrape making device that is battery operated and that can be fastened to the ground. When activated, the device comes in contact with the ground to create a scrape through a sweeping and/or linear motion that is the same as or similar to that of an actual scrape that is performed by deer during the Rut or breeding season. The device also has a scent spraying mechanism that operates as the scrape is made. The device can be enclosed and operate from a weatherproof case which may be designed to look like a tree log. The design of the case can vary in appearance as to create a look that is indigenous to the end users' geographic area. The device is portable and may include a carrying case with a shoulder strap allowing the end user to transport the device from one location to another. The device may include power ports accessible for other devices such as motion detecting digital cameras and mock licking branches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Constantine Zampetis, James Walther, Thomas Goad