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Des Moines, IA, United States of America

Stork Townsend Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 34

% Expired Patents = 29.4

EPO Patents = 11

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 160

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43 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth Leon Lebsack (9 out of 20 patents)

Brent M Veldkamp (6 out of 21 patents)

Matthew A Bergman (6 out of 11 patents)

4. Matthew P Sawhill (6 out of 9 patents)

5. Kenneth B Arnote, Jr (5 out of 9 patents)

6. Michael J Hardy (5 out of 15 patents)

7. David W Alexander (4 out of 17 patents)

8. James Linden Myers (4 out of 9 patents)

9. Andrew W Maddux (3 out of 6 patents)

10. Paul J Joynt (3 out of 9 patents)

11. Brent R Schirm (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Steven P Hergott (3 out of 25 patents)

13. David S Hamblin (3 out of 27 patents)

14. Colin Ray Hart (3 out of 33 patents)

15. Jos Kobussen (2 out of 16 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sausage Manufacturing

Skin Removal

Meat Processing

Conveyor Systems

Injection Techniques

Deboning Methods

Vibrating Conveyors

Food Article Loading

Coextruded Sausage

Automation

Sensor Control

Fluid Injection

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9717268 - Method of producing cellulose encased sausages (2017-08-01),

2. 9089148 - Meat processing assembly (2015-07-28),

3. 9084430 - Meat processing assembly (2015-07-21),

4. 8540554 - Meat processing assembly (2013-09-24),

5. 8449358 - Method and apparatus for removing skin and fat from meat parts (2013-05-28),

6. 8342916 - Meat processing assembly (2013-01-01),

7. 8087978 - Method and apparatus for removing skin and fat from meat parts (2012-01-03),

8. 7992490 - Automatic by-pass control system for meat injection machine and method of using same (2011-08-09),

9. 7962236 - Method and apparatus for downloading data from a machine (2011-06-14),

10. 7806753 - Skin-on ham deboning method (2010-10-05),

11. 7663492 - Method and means for controlling the operation of a machine based upon the wearing of a sensor by a machine operator (2010-02-16),

12. 7661949 - Means for curving sausage links (2010-02-16),

13. 7582007 - Open top meat skinning device (2009-09-01),

14. 7581634 - Apparatus and method for loading food articles (2009-09-01),

15. 7571800 - Vibrating alignment conveyor (2009-08-11),

Stork Townsend Inc., based in Des Moines, IA, specializes in innovative solutions within the engineering and technology sectors. The company focuses on developing advanced systems and products that enhance operational efficiency and performance across various industries. With a commitment to research and development, Stork Townsend leverages cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges, ensuring its offerings meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive landscape.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

34 Patents

#7 in Des Moines, IA

#61 in Iowa

#9,991 in US

#19,594 in the World

Des Moines, IA, United States of America

Stork Townsend Inc.

Forward Citations = 160

43 inventors:

Kenneth Leon Lebsack (9 out of 20 patents)

Brent M Veldkamp (6 out of 21 patents)

Matthew A Bergman (6 out of 11 patents)

4. Matthew P Sawhill (6 out of 9 patents)

5. Kenneth B Arnote, Jr (5 out of 9 patents)

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