Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Kastenschmidt

Kevin M. Kastenschmidt 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).

  • Apparatus for treating milk
    Patent number: 8448569
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for treating milk and colostrum. The system includes a circulation pump and piping system, a heat exchanger for adjusting and/or maintaining milk temperature, and an ultraviolet light treatment device that treats the milk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Matthew J. Stuessel, David A. Becker, Robert L. Buck, Ralph A. Rottier
  • Apparatus For Treating Milk
    Publication number: 20120210883
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for treating milk and colostrum. The system includes a circulation pump and piping system, a heat exchanger for adjusting and/or maintaining milk temperature, and an ultraviolet light treatment device that treats the milk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: GEA FARM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Matthew J. Stuessel, David A. Becker, Robert L. Buck, Ralph A. Rottier
  • Apparatus for pasteurizing milk for feeding to calves
    Patent number: 8127667
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for pasteurizing milk and colostrum for feeding to calves. The system includes a vat for storing milk or colostrum, a circulation pump and piping system, a heat exchanger for adjusting and/or maintaining milk temperature, and an ultraviolet light pasteurizing unit (“UV reactor”) that treats the milk without damaging important immunoglobulins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Matthew J. Stuessel, David A. Becker, Robert L. Buck, Ralph A. Rottier
  • Apparatus and method for pasteurizing milk for feeding to calves
    Publication number: 20100242744
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for pasteurizing milk and colostrum for feeding to calves. The system includes a vat for storing milk or colostrum, a circulation pump and piping system, a heat exchanger for adjusting and/or maintaining milk temperature, and an ultraviolet light pasteurizing unit (“UV reactor”) that treats the milk without damaging important immunoglobulins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Matthew J. Stuessel, David A. Becker, Robert L. Buck, Ralph A. Rottier
  • Bulk milk tank with adjustable ladder
    Patent number: 6739349
    Abstract: A bulk milk tank having a ladder that provides access to a raised platform in a lowered position and moves to a raised position to provide ample operating room around the tank outlet valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: WestfaliaSurge, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Edward L. Knower
  • Bulk milk tank with adjustable ladder
    Publication number: 20030226595
    Abstract: A bulk milk tank having a ladder that provides access to a raised platform in a lowered position and moves to a raised position to provide ample operating room around the tank outlet valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kastenschmidt, Edward L. Knower