Patents by Inventor Scott Darling

Scott Darling 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).

  • Patent number: 11666058
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins, LLC
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Publication number: 20200315190
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 10694757
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: NATURALLY RECYCLED PROTEINS, LLC
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Publication number: 20200000122
    Abstract: A method for recycling protein waste and producing an edible product for animal consumption comprises grinding animal carcasses or parts thereof and thereafter acidifying the waste. The acidified waste may then be emulsified, followed by a heat shock and then fed to animals. Alternatively, a second emulsification may be employed prior to being used for animal consumption. The emulsified products may be provided to animals as a liquid, or dried to a paste prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling, Aminul Haque
  • Patent number: 10455850
    Abstract: A method for recycling protein waste and producing an edible product for animal consumption comprises grinding animal carcasses or parts thereof and thereafter acidifying the waste. The acidified waste may then be emulsified, followed by a heat shock and then fed to animals. Alternatively, a second emulsification may be employed prior to being used for animal consumption. The emulsified products may be provided to animals as a liquid, or dried to a paste prior to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling, Aminul Haque
  • Patent number: 10130112
    Abstract: The method disclosed herein comprises creation of an enzymatic digest medium containing feathers which may be rendered with a meat material to form a product, or may be dried after digestion has reached a desired level and then mixed with a rendered material. The composition disclosed herein comprises a product which, whether used as animal feed or as an additive or flavor to animal feed, provides a product having at least one of an improved amino acid profile, improved digestibility and more desirable levels of protein, lysine, and ash compared to the same amount of a carrier 22 meat with which it is mixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: INNOVATIVE PROTEIN HOLDING, LLC.
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling, Greg Drollinger, Scott Clawson
  • Publication number: 20180279631
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 10015973
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: NATURALLY RECYCLED PROTEINS, LLC
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Publication number: 20160309747
    Abstract: A method for recycling protein waste and producing an edible product for animal consumption comprises grinding animal carcasses or parts thereof and thereafter acidifying the waste. The acidified waste may then be emulsified, followed by a heat shock and then fed to animals. Alternatively, a second emulsification may be employed prior to being used for animal consumption. The emulsified products may be provided to animals as a liquid, or dried to a paste prior to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling, Aminul Haque
  • Patent number: 9404073
    Abstract: Example embodiments provide an apparatus that is useful for recycling protein waste and producing fuel from protein waste. Waste is ground by a grinding means and digested by a enzyme digest medium composed of enzymes, preservatives, inedible egg and or a waste fluid that may include other protein sources with or without fat. The ground proteins are digested with the enzyme in recirculated digest tanks. Fat can be collected from the tank by addition of acid and separation of fat from water with a centrifuge. Alternatively the ground protein and enzyme can be fermented and gas collected from the digest tank in a pressure tank with a compressor. The protein solubles are emulsified, separated from water, and extruded before drying. Either fat or gas can be used to fuel a dryer. Example embodiments provide a highly digestable paletable food stuff from protein waste which is usable for pet, livestock, or an aquaculture diet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Naturally Recycle Proteins
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 9192170
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 9161554
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is useful for recycling protein waste and producing fuel from protein waste. Waste is ground by a grinding means and digested by a enzyme digest medium composed of enzymes, preservatives, and inedible egg. The ground proteins are digested with the enzyme in recirculated digest tanks. Fat can be collected from the tank by addition of acid and separation of fat from water with a centrifuge. Alternatively the ground protein and enzyme can be fermented and gas collected from the digest tank in a pressure tank with a compressor. The protein solubles are emulsified, separated from water, and extruded before drying. Either fat or gas can be used to fuel a dryer. The dried proteins are then milled in a hammer mill and screened for uniform size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling
  • Publication number: 20150230481
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Naturally Recycled Proteins, LLC
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Publication number: 20150050872
    Abstract: In accordance with example embodiment, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling
  • Publication number: 20140170297
    Abstract: The method disclosed herein comprises creation of an enzymatic digest medium containing feathers which may be rendered with a meat material to form a product, or may be dried after digestion has reached a desired level and then mixed with a rendered material. The composition disclosed herein comprises a product which, whether used as animal feed or as an additive or flavor to animal feed, provides a product having at least one of an improved amino acid profile, improved digestibility and more desirable levels of protein, lysine, and ash compared to the same amount of a carrier 22 meat with which it is mixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Don Scott Darling, Jonathan Scott Darling, Greg Drollinger, Scott Clawson
  • Publication number: 20130029009
    Abstract: Example embodiments provide an apparatus that is useful for recycling protein waste and producing fuel from protein waste. Waste is ground by a grinding means and digested by a enzyme digest medium composed of enzymes, preservatives, inedible egg and or a waste fluid that may include other protein sources with or without fat. The ground proteins are digested with the enzyme in recirculated digest tanks. Fat can be collected from the tank by addition of acid and separation of fat from water with a centrifuge. Alternatively the ground protein and enzyme can be fermented and gas collected from the digest tank in a pressure tank with a compressor. The protein solubles are emulsified, separated from water, and extruded before drying. Either fat or gas can be used to fuel a dryer. Example embodiments provide a highly digestable paletable food stuff from protein waste which is usable for pet, livestock, or an aquaculture diet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 7851210
    Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention is useful for recycling protein waste and producing fuel from protein waste. Waste is ground by a grinding means and digested by a enzyme digest medium composed of enzymes, preservatives, and inedible egg. The ground proteins are digested with the enzyme in recirculated digest tanks. Fat can be collected from the tank by addition of acid and separation of fat from water with a centrifuge. Alternatively the ground protein and enzyme can be fermented and gas collected from the digest tank in a pressure tank with a compressor. The protein solubles are emulsified, separated from water, and extruded before drying. Either fat or gas can be used to fuel a dryer. The dried proteins are then milled in a hammer mill and screened for uniform size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 7329425
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for naturally recycling poultry carcasses for use as a nutritional supplement, the apparatus generally consists of four modules: an enzymatic digest medium mixing assembly that self adjusts for pH; a mobile grinding assembly mounted on a truck trailer; a digesting and emulsifying assembly which includes a heated tank and separator; and a drying system. Carcasses are loaded into the grinder, and the ground carcasses are pumped into a storage tank with the enzymatic digest medium to produce a protein soluble mixture. The particle size of this mixture is then further reduced, and transported to a centralized and stationary processing plant for digesting and emulsifying. The remaining emulsified proteins are then dried. The resulting pellet-like pieces are uniformly sized for packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 7244400
    Abstract: An arrangement for directing exhaust gases from at least one particle separator of a circulating fluidized bed reactor system to a heat recovery section includes a gas plenum located above a reaction chamber, the gas plenum being defined by a ceiling, a bottom, and walls and being integrated with the reaction chamber. The walls of the gas plenum are provided with at least one inlet opening for cleaned exhaust gases, each of which is coupled with a discharge duct connected to one of the particle separators, for directing the cleaned exhaust gases from the particle separators to the gas plenum, from where the cleaned exhaust gases are directed to the heat recovery section downstream of the gas plenum. The reaction chamber is at least partially formed by water tube panels, and the enclosure of the gas plenum is also formed by water tube panels as extensions of water tube panels of the reaction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation
    Inventor: Scott Darling
  • Patent number: 7226778
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for naturally recycling poultry carcasses for use as a nutritional supplement, the apparatus generally consists of four modules: an enzymatic digest medium mixing assembly that self adjusts for pH; a mobile grinding assembly mounted on a truck trailer; a digesting and emulsifying assembly which includes a heated tank and separator; and a drying system. Carcasses are loaded into the grinder, and the ground carcasses are pumped into a storage tank with the enzymatic digest medium to produce a protein soluble mixture. The particle size of this mixture is then further reduced, and transported to a centralized and stationary processing plant for digesting and emulsifying. The remaining emulsified proteins are then dried. The resulting pellet-like pieces are uniformly sized for packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Naturally Recycled Proteins , LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Scott Darling, Don Scott Darling