Patents by Inventor Lars Vedsted
Lars Vedsted 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).
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Publication number: 20250024843Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Patent number: 12121035Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Publication number: 20230225340Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Patent number: 11632962Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Patent number: 11632961Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Publication number: 20220039410Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Publication number: 20200170266Abstract: A separation and singulation system for presenting shrimps or other product individually to a processor. The separation and singulation system includes a divider pan that separates a layer of shrimp into several lanes, a shaker pan that receives the lanes of shrimp and agitates them to separate clumps of shrimp and a flume for providing further singulation and acceleration of the shrimp. The singulated, separated shrimps are then sent to a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Christopher G. Greve, Lars Vedsted, Charles L. Borrello, Robert S. Lapeyre, Charles J. Ledet
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Patent number: 9826749Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deheading and peeling shrimp hydraulically using the Venturi Effect. A shrimp-laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system including one or more venturi tubes. The acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads and loosens or detaches the shells from the shrimp. The venturis may be used in conjunction with a roller peeler to increase peeling quality. An inspection station receives shrimp from the roller peeler and directs incompletely peeled shrimp back to the peeler or one or more of the venturis.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventor: Lars Vedsted
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Patent number: 9538769Abstract: System and method for processing raw shrimp. A head-on shell-on shrimp is first back-slit to expose the vein. Next, the head and some or all of the vein is removed in a hydraulic deheader. The headless, back-slit shrimp is then peeled in a roller-type peeling machine to remove the shell and any residual vein and provide high-quality, peeled and deveined shrimp meat.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Bruce F. Taylor
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Publication number: 20160192666Abstract: System and method for processing raw shrimp. A head-on shell-on shrimp is first back-slit to expose the vein. Next, the head and some or all of the vein is removed in a hydraulic deheader. The headless, back-slit shrimp is then peeled in a roller-type peeling machine to remove the shell and any residual vein and provide high-quality, peeled and deveined shrimp meat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Bruce F. Taylor
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Publication number: 20150044952Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deheading and peeling shrimp hydraulically using the Venturi Effect. A shrimp-laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system including one or more venturi tubes. The acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads and loosens or detaches the shells from the shrimp. The venturis may be used in conjunction with a roller peeler to increase peeling quality. An inspection station receives shrimp from the roller peeler and directs incompletely peeled shrimp back to the peeler or one or more of the venturis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: Lars Vedsted
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Patent number: 8870632Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning the peeling section of a roller-type peeling machine. The apparatus includes an x-y robot disposed above the peeling section of the peeling machine. The robot has a cleaning tool, such as a liquid spray nozzle, as an end effector. A controller commands the robot to control the movement of the cleaning tool along a predetermined cleaning path to clean the peeling section. One such cleaning path follows each of the insert rollers in the peeling section of a peeling machine. An underside cleaner may be used in conjunction with the robot to simultaneously clean the underside of the peeling section.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Søren Vedsted, Brent A. Ledet
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Patent number: 8801507Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deheading shrimp using the Venturi Effect. A shrimp-laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system and lined with one or more venturi tubes. The acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads from the shrimp. The cross-sectional areas of the venturis each have a major axis and a shorter minor axis. The major axis is long enough to receive the majority of or all the length of a shrimp and minimize hard collisions with the entrance to the venturi that could damage the shrimp.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Brent A. Ledet
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Publication number: 20140087641Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deheading shrimp using the Venturi Effect. A shrimp-laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system and lined with one or more venturi tubes. The acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads from the shrimp. The cross-sectional areas of the venturis each have a major axis and a shorter minor axis. The major axis is long enough to receive the majority of or all the length of a shrimp and minimize hard collisions with the entrance to the venturi that could damage the shrimp.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Brent A. Ledet
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Patent number: 8616940Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning the peeling section of a roller-type peeling machine. The apparatus includes an x-y robot disposed above the peeling section of the peeling machine. The robot has a cleaning tool, such as a liquid spray nozzle, as an end effector. A controller commands the robot to control the movement of the cleaning tool along a predetermined cleaning path to clean the peeling section. One such cleaning path follows each of the insert rollers in the peeling section of a peeling machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Søren Vedsted, Brent A. Ledet
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Patent number: 8172088Abstract: Apparatus and method for separating lightweight waste from product with cyclic pulses of air. An air separator includes a blower duct directing air upward through product conveyed on a foraminous conveyor. A pair of counter-rotating vanes in the blower duct cyclically open and close to establish a pulsating air flow in the center of the duct across the width of the conveyor. The pulsating air flow lifts lightweight waste from the product and blows it through a vertical duct above the conveyor to waste separation chambers for separation and disposal.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Søren Vedsted
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Publication number: 20110215031Abstract: Apparatus and method for separating lightweight waste from product with cyclic pulses of air. An air separator includes a blower duct directing air upward through product conveyed on a foraminous conveyor. A pair of counter-rotating vanes in the blower duct cyclically open and close to establish a pulsating air flow in the center of the duct across the width of the conveyor. The pulsating air flow lifts lightweight waste from the product and blows it through a vertical duct above the conveyor to waste separation chambers for separation and disposal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Søren Vedsted
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Patent number: 7784397Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a product for heating or cooling including freezing of food items in a rotating closed pipe serpent. The technology includes a closed non-circular rotating pipe serpent for processing of food items, where the food items are transported in a preparation liquid through the pipe serpent during either heating or cooling. The invention secures a gentle but efficient mixture of the food items that prevents clogging, which secures a homogeneous thermal processing of the individual food items, which again secures a high quality of the final food items. Simultaneously the products used for processing are easy to clean, which results in low costs. The process can be run entirely automatic without the involvement of manual labor, which results in minimal demands for process resources and ensures a high standard of hygiene.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Laitram, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Soren Vedsted, Kjeld Holmstrup
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Publication number: 20100062697Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning the peeling section of a roller-type peeling machine. The apparatus includes an x-y robot disposed above the peeling section of the peeling machine. The robot has a cleaning tool, such as a liquid spray nozzle, as an end effector. A controller commands the robot to control the movement of the cleaning tool along a predetermined cleaning path to clean the peeling section. One such cleaning path follows each of the insert rollers in the peeling section of a peeling machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Soren Vedsted
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Publication number: 20100062698Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning the peeling section of a roller-type peeling machine. The apparatus includes an x-y robot disposed above the peeling section of the peeling machine. The robot has a cleaning tool, such as a liquid spray nozzle, as an end effector. A controller commands the robot to control the movement of the cleaning tool along a predetermined cleaning path to clean the peeling section. One such cleaning path follows each of the insert rollers in the peeling section of a peeling machine. An underside cleaner may be used in conjunction with the robot to simultaneously clean the underside of the peeling section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: LAITRAM, L.L.C.Inventors: Lars Vedsted, Søren Vedsted