Patents by Inventor John Erick Johnson

John Erick Johnson 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).

  • Method and system for processing meat products in a modified atmosphere
    Patent number: 10813365
    Abstract: A method and system for wrapping meat in containers is provided. The method and system provide a modified atmosphere, other than that which exists as standard air, to a container such that a final sealed product contains an internal volume or atmosphere of modified gas. In-line processing features dispense the desired modified gas such that minimal interruption is provided in an automated or partially automated packing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventors: John Erick Johnson, Jose Luis Montes, Brian Charles Adams
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING MEAT PRODUCTS IN A MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
    Publication number: 20180242603
    Abstract: A method and system for wrapping meat in containers is provided. The method and system provide a modified atmosphere, other than that which exists as standard air, to a container such that a final sealed product contains an internal volume or atmosphere of modified gas. In-line processing features dispense the desired modified gas such that minimal interruption is provided in an automated or partially automated packing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventors: John Erick Johnson, Jose Luis Montes, Brian Charles Adams
  • Method and system for processing meat products in a modified atmosphere
    Patent number: 9955703
    Abstract: A method and system for wrapping meat in containers is provided. The method and system provide a modified atmosphere, other than that which exists as standard air, to a container such that a final sealed product contains an internal volume or atmosphere of modified gas. In-line processing features dispense the desired modified gas such that minimal interruption is provided in an automated or partially automated packing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventors: John Erick Johnson, Jose Luis Montes, Brian Charles Adams
  • System and method for analyzing and processing food product
    Patent number: 9881366
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of processing meat or food products. Information is compiled and analyzed regarding the condition of a carcass, meat product, styling of the meat product and associated tray or package. Information is used in various processes, including determining which further processing steps are required. The information is also stored for future reference and analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventor: John Erick Johnson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND PROCESSING FOOD PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20160343120
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of processing meat or food products. Information is compiled and analyzed regarding the condition of a carcass, meat product, styling of the meat product and associated tray or package. Information is used in various processes, including determining which further processing steps are required. The information is also stored for future reference and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: John Erick Johnson
  • System and method for analyzing and processing food product
    Patent number: 9412160
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of processing meat or food products. Information is compiled and analyzed regarding the condition of a carcass, meat product, styling of the meat product and associated tray or package. Information is used in various processes, including determining which further processing steps are required. The information is also stored for future reference and analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventor: John Erick Johnson
  • System and Method for Analyzing and Processing Food Product
    Publication number: 20160027167
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of processing meat or food products. Information is compiled and analyzed regarding the condition of a carcass, meat product, styling of the meat product and associated tray or package. Information is used in various processes, including determining which further processing steps are required. The information is also stored for future reference and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: John Erick Johnson
  • System and method for analyzing and processing food product
    Patent number: 9159126
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of processing meat or food products. Information is compiled and analyzed regarding the condition of a carcass, meat product, styling of the meat product and associated tray or package. Information is used in various processes, including determining which further processing steps are required. The information is also stored for future reference and analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventor: John Erick Johnson
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING MEAT PRODUCTS IN A MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
    Publication number: 20150147449
    Abstract: A method and system for wrapping meat in containers is provided. The method and system provide a modified atmosphere, other than that which exists as standard air, to a container such that a final sealed product contains an internal volume or atmosphere of modified gas. In-line processing features dispense the desired modified gas such that minimal interruption is provided in an automated or partially automated packing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventors: John Erick Johnson, Jose Luis Montes, Brian Charles Adams
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND PROCESSING FOOD PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20140079291
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that provide a fast and simple way of processing meat or food products. Information is compiled and analyzed regarding the condition of a carcass, meat product, styling of the meat product and associated tray or package. Information is used in various processes, including determining which further processing steps are required. The information is also stored for future reference and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: JBS USA, LLC
    Inventor: John Erick Johnson