Patents by Inventor Mark D. Yungerberg

Mark D. Yungerberg 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).

  • Turkey loader
    Patent number: 6564751
    Abstract: A turkey loading apparatus (10) includes a transport conveyor (30) and a loading conveyor (50). The loading conveyor (50) is positioned underneath the transport conveyor (30) and moves from a retracted position to an extended position. The transport conveyor has a first segment (32) pivotally connected to a second segment (33). As the loading apparatus (10) is raised and lowered, the first segment (32) pivots with respect to the second segment (33). In addition, the first segment (32) moves laterally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Hormel Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Calvin J. Anderson, Mark D. Yungerberg, Corey J. Stratton, James M. Stratton
  • TURKEY LOADER
    Publication number: 20020179024
    Abstract: A turkey loading apparatus (10) includes a transport conveyor (30) and a loading conveyor (50). The loading conveyor (50) is positioned underneath the transport conveyor (30) and moves from a retracted position to an extended position. The transport conveyor has a first segment (32) pivotally connected to a second segment (33). As the loading apparatus (10) is raised and lowered, the first segment (32) pivots with respect to the second segment (33). In addition, the first segment (32) moves laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Calvin J. Anderson, Mark D. Yungerberg, Corey J. Stratton, James M. Stratton