Patents by Inventor Michael Glenn Schnupper
Michael Glenn Schnupper 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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Patent number: 10946995Abstract: An egg transfer module is provided. Such a device includes an egg securing device configured to grasp an egg. A free-moving ejector is associated with the egg securing device and configured to freely move in relation thereto. An abutment is provided in spaced relationship to the egg securing device. The free-moving ejector is configured to interact with the abutment to cause movement of the free-moving ejector with respect to the egg securing device, thereby displacing the egg from the egg securing device. Associated systems and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: William Dongwook Suh, Christopher John Williams, Michael Glenn Schnupper, James Dennis Clarke, Jr.
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Patent number: 10618741Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a processing head and processing devices associated therewith. Each processing device has an end configured to interact with an avian egg. Each processing device is capable of being selectively held in a non-contact or contact position with respect to an avian egg during a processing sequence such that a first subset of the processing devices is in the non-contact position while simultaneously having a second subset of the processing devices in the contact position. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Michael Glenn Schnupper, Ramin Karimpour, Thomas Zelmer, Daniel Scott Rees, Steven Jay Edwards
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Publication number: 20190291903Abstract: An egg transfer module is provided. Such a device includes an egg securing device configured to grasp an egg. A free-moving ejector is associated with the egg securing device and configured to freely move in relation thereto. An abutment is provided in spaced relationship to the egg securing device. The free-moving ejector is configured to interact with the abutment to cause movement of the free-moving ejector with respect to the egg securing device, thereby displacing the egg from the egg securing device. Associated systems and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: William Dongwook Suh, Christopher John Williams, Michael Glenn Schnupper, James Dennis Clarke, JR.
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Patent number: 10327425Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees
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Patent number: 9807984Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: John H. Hebrank, Daniel Scott Rees, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Paul Archie Steen
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Patent number: 9642342Abstract: An in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an in ovo injection apparatus includes an injection assembly having a plurality of injection devices, each injection device being configured to pierce a respective avian egg. A selectable peristaltic pump assembly is in fluid communication with the injection assembly. The selectable peristaltic pump assembly is configured to selectively supply a treatment substance from a fluid reservoir to the injection devices such that the injection devices are capable of selectively dispensing the treatment substance. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees, Yale Sebastian Giffin, Thomas Matthew Hessler
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Publication number: 20160286765Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees
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Publication number: 20160219839Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: John H. Hebrank, Daniel Scott Rees, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Paul Archie Steen
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Patent number: 9398759Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees
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Patent number: 9332738Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: John H. Hebrank, Daniel Scott Rees, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Paul Archie Steen
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Publication number: 20150096497Abstract: An in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an in ovo injection apparatus includes an injection assembly having a plurality of injection devices, each injection device being configured to pierce a respective avian egg. A selectable peristaltic pump assembly is in fluid communication with the injection assembly. The selectable peristaltic pump assembly is configured to selectively supply a treatment substance from a fluid reservoir to the injection devices such that the injection devices are capable of selectively dispensing the treatment substance. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees, Yale Sebastian Giffin, Thomas Matthew Hessler
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Publication number: 20150071741Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a processing head and processing devices associated therewith. Each processing device has an end configured to interact with an avian egg. Each processing device is capable of being selectively held in a non-contact or contact position with respect to an avian egg during a processing sequence such that a first subset of the processing devices is in the non-contact position while simultaneously having a second subset of the processing devices in the contact position. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Michael Glenn Schnupper, Ramin Karimpour, Thomas Zelmer, Daniel Scott Rees, Steven Jay Edwards
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Publication number: 20130319335Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Zoetis LLCInventors: John H. Hebrank, Daniel Scott Rees, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Paul Archie Steen
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Publication number: 20130104805Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: AH USA 42 LLCInventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees
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Patent number: D670064Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Paul Archie Steen, Michael Glenn Schnupper, Daniel Scott Rees