Patents by Inventor Mark R. Zeleznik

Mark R. Zeleznik 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 and methods of stuffing food casings to provide dimensionally uniform products
    Patent number: 4773128
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stuffing food casing to produce sausage products with a high degree of dimensional uniformity for prepackaging applications. Substantially flat terminal end portions for higher product yields are prepared by a stuffing sequence which includes a time delay from shut down of the meat pump to actuation of the end-closure device. The length of the delay in actuating the end-closure device is dependent on the time required for pressure in the stuffing horn to dissipate after shut-down of the meat pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Teepak, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Stanley, Mark R. Zeleznik
  • Apparatus and methods of stuffing food casings to provide dimensionally uniform products
    Patent number: 4709450
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stuffing food casing to produce sausage products with a high degree of dimensional uniformity for prepackaging applications. Substantially flat terminal end portions for higher product yields are prepared by a stuffing sequence which includes application of end-closure clips while regulating the interval for releasing unfilled casing. The delay sequence in the release of unfilled casing from the stuffing horn is directly proportional to the viscosity of the meat emulsion at the time of stuffing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Assignee: Teepak, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Stanley, Mark R. Zeleznik