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Poultry Services Processor Patents

Apparatus and method for nasal delivery of compositions to birds

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for delivering a composition to a bird. A selected dosage of the composition may be delivered directly to one or both nostrils of the bird. The deliveries are performed through one or two fluid passages that are preferably in direct fluid communication with the birds’ nostrils. Delivery of the composition may limited to only one nostril or both nostrils of each bird. The nostril or nostrils to which the selected dosages are delivered may be isolated from fluid communication with ambient atmosphere during the delivery process. The isolation may be provided by a conformable seal. The beak of the bird may be restrained in a closed position during delivery of the composition.

United States Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 8,499,721
Europe Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Canada Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 2,541,985
Great Britain Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Germany Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
France Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Netherlands Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Austria Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Ireland Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Italy Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Spain Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
China Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds ZL200480032824.1
Czech Republic Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Poland Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Korea Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 10-2006-7011000
Turkey Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Israel Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 175111

Beak treatment with tongue protection

Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating the beaks of poultry to prevent further growth by non-contact heating while protecting the birds’ tongues. The birds’ tongues are protected by providing pressure on underside of the lower beak of the bird, proximate the base of the lower beak.

United States Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 7,363,881
Europe Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Canada Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 2,541,933
Great Britain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Germany Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 602004044273.9
France Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Netherlands Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Austria Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Ireland Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Italy Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Spain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
China Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection ZL200480032766.2
Czech Republic Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 1696820
Poland Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Korea Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 10-1220276
Turkey Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 1696820
Israel Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 175109

Single needle sequential injection system

Abstract

The single needle sequential injection system described herein enables two or more different liquids to be sequentially delivered through a single lumen in a single needle.

China Single Needle Sequential Injection Systems and Methods (Utility Model) CN 215083481 U

Dual Injection Systems and Methods

Abstract

Each injection system may include one, two, or more needles, with each needle being configured to move needle between an injection position and a retracted position to deliver an inoculant. The injection needles may rotate about a carriage axis that extends through the injection axis along which each needle moves when moving between their injection and retracted positions. The injection needles in systems that include two or more injection needles may be advanced from the retracted position to the injection position at the same or different times.

United States (Dual) Injection Systems and Methods US 11,771,538
India (Dual) Injection Systems and Methods 495377
Korea (Dual) Injection Systems and Methods 10-2657568
Israel (Dual) Injection Systems and Methods 270423

Hatchling Support System Patents

Apparatus and method for upper and lower beak treatment

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for treating the upper and lower beaks of poultry by non-contact heating of the upper and lower beaks of the bird are disclosed. The upper and lower beak treatment may include delivery of energy to the upper and lower beak in amounts sufficient to retard the growth and/or result in erosion of portions of both the upper beak and the lower beak. The energy incident on the lower beak may be reflected from a lower beak energy director (e.g., a reflector) or it may be provided a separate energy source.

United States Apparatus and Method for Upper and Lower Beak Treatment 7,232,450

Apparatus and method for nasal delivery of compositions to birds

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for delivering a composition to a bird. A selected dosage of the composition may be delivered directly to one or both nostrils of the bird. The deliveries are performed through one or two fluid passages that are preferably in direct fluid communication with the birds’ nostrils. Delivery of the composition may limited to only one nostril or both nostrils of each bird. The nostril or nostrils to which the selected dosages are delivered may be isolated from fluid communication with ambient atmosphere during the delivery process. The isolation may be provided by a conformable seal. The beak of the bird may be restrained in a closed position during delivery of the composition.

United States Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 8,499,721
Europe Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Canada Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 2,541,985
Great Britain Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Germany Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
France Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Netherlands Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Austria Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Ireland Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Italy Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Spain Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
China Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds ZL200480032824.1
Czech Republic Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Poland Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Korea Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 10-2006-7011000
Turkey Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds EP 1682033
Israel Apparatus and Method for Nasal Delivery of Compositions to Birds 175111

Beak treatment with tongue protection

Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating the beaks of poultry to prevent further growth by non-contact heating while protecting the birds’ tongues. The birds’ tongues are protected by providing pressure on underside of the lower beak of the bird, proximate the base of the lower beak.

Europe Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Canada Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 2,541,933
Great Britain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Germany Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 602004044273.9
France Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Netherlands Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Austria Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Ireland Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Italy Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Spain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
China Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection ZL200480032766.2
Czech Republic Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 1696820
Poland Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Korea Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 10-1220276
Turkey Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 1696820
Israel Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 175109

Poultry injection apparatus with rotating capture members and methods of use

Abstract

Poultry injection apparatus with rotating capture members and methods of using the same are described herein. Each injection apparatus may include one or more rotating capture members and an injection unit configured to move an injection needle between an injection position and a retracted position relative to the one or more capture members.

United States Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use 10,813,735
Austria Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
China Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use CN 109152882
Czech Republic Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Germany Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Europe Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Spain Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
France Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Great Britain Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Ireland Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Israel Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use 263034
Italy Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Korea Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use 10-2415201
Netherlands Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Poland Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Turkey Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129

Cradle support for birds

Abstract

The bird support and method of use thereof may employ a bracket in combination with a stabilizing band, wherein the bracket and stabilizing band provide a gentle support for birds supported in the cradle. The Hatchling Support System and method of use thereof may comprise of sections with different cam radii, which may provide a gentle transition of support and restraint during loading and unloading of birds from the Hatchling Support System. In some cases, the compaction of the birds transferred into the support cradle, having both the bracket and the stabilizing strip, can be adjusted.

China Hatchling Support System (Utility Model) CN 2153022330 U

Hatchling Supporting System

Abstract

The Hatchling Support System and method of use thereof may employ a bracket in combination with a stabilizing band, wherein the bracket and stabilizing band provide a gentle support for birds supported in the cradle. The Hatchling Support System and method of use thereof may comprise of cam sections with different cam radii, which may provide a gentle transition of support and restraint during loading and unloading of birds from the Hatchling Support System. In some cases, the compaction of the birds transferred into the cradle, having both the bracket and the stabilizing strip, can be adjusted.

China Hatching Support System (Utility Model) CN 215648777 U

Modular Poultry Services Processor Patents

Automated hatchling processing method and system

Abstract

Hatchling processing methods and systems that provide for the processing of hatchlings at a plurality of processing stations, with the hatchlings being transferred between stations using an automated conveying system. Each of the hatchlings is retained in a hatchling carrier designed to be conveyed by the automated conveying system. Each of the hatchling carriers is preferably designed to retain only one hatchling at a time. The systems and methods may also include identification tags that may be used to direct the hatchling through the processing system with the automated conveying system. The identification tags may be associated with the hatchlings themselves or they may be associated with the hatchling carriers.

Europe Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Europe Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Canada Automated Poultry Processing Method and System 2,545,123
Great Britain Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Great Britain Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Germany Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Germany Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
France Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
France Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Netherlands Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Netherlands Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Austria Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System AT E424107 T1
Austria Automated Poultry Processing Method and System AT E427036 T1
Ireland Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Ireland Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Italy Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Italy Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Spain Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System ES2323710T3
Spain Automated Poultry Processing Method and System ES2324537T3
China Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System ZL200480032472.X
China Automated Poultry Processing Method and System ZL200480032493.1
Czech Republic Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Czech Republic Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Poland Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Poland Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Korea Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System 10-1177954
Korea Automated Poultry Processing Method and System 10-1236913
Turkey Automated Hatchling Processing Method and System EP1689226
Turkey Automated Poultry Processing Method and System EP1689225
Israel Automated Poultry Processing Method and System 175108
Israel Automated Poultry Processing Method and System 175110

Beak treatment with tongue protection

Abstract

The present invention provides apparatus and methods for treating the beaks of poultry to prevent further growth by non-contact heating while protecting the birds’ tongues. The birds’ tongues are protected by providing pressure on underside of the lower beak of the bird, proximate the base of the lower beak.

United States Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 7,363,881
Spain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Canada Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 2,541,933
Great Britain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Germany Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 602004044273.9
France Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Netherlands Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Austria Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Ireland Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Italy Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Spain Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
China Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection ZL200480032766.2
Czech Republic Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 1696820
Poland Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 1696820
Korea Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 10-1220276
Turkey Beak Treatment with Tongue Protection 1696820
Israel Beak Treatment With Tongue Protection 175109

Poultry carriers and methods of restraining poultry

Abstract

Bird carriers and methods of restraining birds are disclosed. Each bird carrier may include a torso support, one or more leg clamps, and a head support. The head support may further include a beak receiving passage such that at least a portion of the birds’ beaks are exposed. The bird carriers may restrain one or both legs and heads of the birds while supporting their torsos. Restraining the legs and the heads of the birds while supporting their torsos may produce a calming effect such that the birds exhibit significantly reduced struggling in an attempt to free themselves from the carrier.

United States Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry 9,808,328
United States Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry 10,278,797
United States Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry 11,166,797
Europe Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Canada Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry 2,749,302
Great Britain Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Germany Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
France Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Netherlands Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Austria Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Ireland Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Italy Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Spain Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
China Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry ZL201080005246.8
Czech Republic Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Poland Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Korea Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry 10-1723362
Turkey Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry EP 2381885
Israel Poultry Carriers and Methods of Restraining Poultry 214186

Fourth toe processing systems and methods

Abstract

Fourth toe processing apparatus and methods for the processing the fourth toes of a bird are disclosed. The fourth toe processing apparatus includes a shield, a non-contact energy source emitting energy towards the shield, a shank restraint structure receiving a shank of a bird located proximate the second side of the shield, and a fourth toe aperture extending through the first side and the second side of the shield. Energy emitted towards the shield by the energy source passes through the fourth toe aperture so that a fourth toe of a bird having its shank positioned in the fourth toe aperture is exposed to the energy.

United States Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods US 9,775,695
United States Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods US 9,901,432
Canada Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods CA 2,749,526
China Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods ZL201080005238.3
Europe Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Great Britain Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Germany Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
France Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Netherlands Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Australia Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Ireland Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Italy Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Spain Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Czech Republic Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Poland Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Turkey Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods EP 2 381 884
Korea Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods 10-1662982
Israel Fourth Toe Processing Systems and Methods 214187

Poultry injection apparatus and methods

Abstract

Injection apparatus and methods of positioning an injection needle in an injection apparatus are described herein. The injection apparatus may include one or more axes of rotation. The injection apparatus may include an injection unit attached to a support assembly that moves between a rearward position and a forward position, with the injection unit attached to the support such that it rotates relative to the support assembly about an injection unit axis.

China Poultry Injection Apparatus and Methods ZL201280005936.2

Poultry injection apparatus with rotating capture members and methods of use

Abstract

Poultry injection apparatus with rotating capture members and methods of using the same are described herein. Each injection apparatus may include one or more rotating capture members and an injection unit configured to move an injection needle between an injection position and a retracted position relative to the one or more capture members.

United States Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use 10,813,735
Austria Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
China Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use CN 109152882
Czech Republic Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Germany Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Europe Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Spain Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
France Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Great Britain Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Ireland Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Israel Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use 263034
Italy Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Korea Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use 10-2415201
Netherlands Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Poland Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129
Turkey Poultry Injection Apparatus With Rotating Capture Members and Methods of Use EP 3458129

Roller Injection Module

Abstract

China Roller Injection Module CN 308473863 S

MPSP Poultry Processing Machine

Abstract

China Poultry Processing Machine CN 308514328 S

Material delivery systems, beak opening apparatus and methods of use

Abstract

Systems for delivering material through an open beak to a digestive tract of a bird and methods of using the same are described herein. Beak opening apparatus and methods of using the same are also described herein.

China Material Delivery Systems, Beak Opening Apparatus and Methods of Use CN 11655029B
United States Material Delivery Systems, Beak Opening Apparatus and Methods of Use US 11,937,997 B2
India Material Delivery Systems, Beak Opening Apparatus and Methods of Use 531950
Israel Material Delivery Systems, Beak Opening Apparatus and Methods of Use 275917

Energy delivery system using an electric field

Abstract

An energy delivery system includes an RF synthesizer circuit configured to generate an RF electric signal and a preamplification stage operably coupled to the RF synthesizer circuit. The preamplification stage has at least one attenuator. A board controller is operably coupled to the attenuator of the preamplification stage that is configured to modify a gain setting of the attenuator. An output connection is configured to provide a low-power signal or a high-power signal based on at least the RF electric signal and the gain setting. The low-power signal or high-power signal is provided to an RF applicator configured to couple an alternating RF electric field to animal tissue.

Eurasian Patent Organization Energy Delivery System Using an Electric Field (Eurasian Patent) EA 041044
United States Energy Delivery System Using an Electric Field (Eurasian Patent) US 11,963,717B2

ShrimpWorks® Patents

Shrimp Processing Apparatus and Methods

Shrimp processing systems including apparatus to measure, head, and/or sever the mud veins of shrimp, along with methods for measuring, heading,  and mud vein severing are described herein.

Unitary Patent Protection Shrimp processing systems including apparatus to peel shrimp and methods of heading/veining shrimp EP 4099832
China Shrimp processing systems including apparatus to peel shrimp and methods of heading/veining shrimp CN 115066180 B

European Patent 4099832 with unitary effect in the Register for Unitary Patent protection (Territorial Scope: AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI and nationally validated in CH ES GB IE NO)

Shrimp Processing Apparatus and Methods

Shrimp processing systems including apparatus to peel shrimp and methods of peeling shrimp are described herein.

Unitary Patent Protection Shrimp processing systems including apparatus to peel shrimp and methods of peeling shrimp EP 4099833
United States Shrimp processing systems including apparatus to peel shrimp and methods of peeling shrimp 11,980,199

European Patent 4099833 with unitary effect in the Register for Unitary Patent protection (Territorial Scope: AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI and nationally validated in CH ES GB IE NO)

Shrimp Processing Apparatus and Methods

Shrimp processing apparatus used in the processing systems, and methods are described herein. The processing systems may include one or more of restraint apparatus, measurement apparatus.

Unitary Patent Protection Shrimp processing apparatus used in the processing systems, and methods are described herein. The processing systems may include one or more of restraint apparatus, measurement apparatus. EP 4099831

European Patent 4099833 with unitary effect in the Register for Unitary Patent protection (Territorial Scope: AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT SE SI and nationally validated in CH ES GB IE NO)

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