Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Turner

Kevin J. Turner 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: 9456617
    Abstract: A deveining device efficiently removes veins from shrimp while preserving the meat of the shrimp in both appearance and quantity. The deveining device comprises a channel having a blade extending along a section of the channel for cutting the back of the shrimp as it rolls through the channel to expose a vein. A downstream vein remover severs the exposed vein from the shrimp body. Nozzles spray fluid into the channel to propel the shrimp through the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Brien G. Rau, Christopher G. Greve, Scott J. Sirgo, Robert S. Lapeyre, Kevin J. Turner, Charles L. Borrello, Brady P. Horn
  • Publication number: 20140187132
    Abstract: A deveining device efficiently removes veins from shrimp while preserving the meat of the shrimp in both appearance and quantity. The deveining device comprises a channel having a blade extending along a section of the channel for cutting the back of the shrimp as it rolls through the channel to expose a vein. A downstream vein remover severs the exposed vein from the shrimp body. Nozzles spray fluid into the channel to propel the shrimp through the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: LAITRAM, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Brien G. Rau, Christopher G. Greve, Scott J. Sirgo, Robert S. Lapeyre, Kevin J. Turner, Charles L. Borrello, Brady P. Horn
  • Publication number: 20100252034
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a breathing device comprising a housing, oxygen source, water trap, activation mechanism, and breathing apparatus. Operation of the activation mechanism may commence the production of a gas comprising oxygen. The generated oxygen may be bubbled through the water trap prior to being provided to the breathing apparatus attached to the user. Some embodiments may comprise two separate oxygen sources configured to provide distinct flow rates from one another. Other embodiments may comprise a rotating catalyst container configured to evenly and rapidly distribute catalyst upon commencement of the oxygen production. Still other embodiments may comprise a convoluted section of tubing to aid in altering the temperature of the produced oxygen gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Julian T. Ross, Steven O. Dunford, Kraig Kooiman, John Lansdown, Kathleen Vaughn, Scott Freeman, Brian Highley, Kevin J. Turner, Michael T. Wright