Patents by Inventor Juan C. Leal

Juan C. Leal 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: 4171747
    Abstract: Shrimp are introduced individually onto a rotating disk inward of an adjustable gauging strip fixed above the disk's surface. Shrimp passing under the gauging strip under the influence of centrifugal force and are channeled to a first output chute. Those retained by the strip exit the disk through a second output chute. Disks may be ganged vertically to provide a plurality of sorted grades or in parallel for increased throughput.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1979
    Inventors: Shirley J. Metzger, James W. Smith, Juan C. Leal