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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Swift Company


USPTO Granted Patents = 53

% Expired Patents = 5.7


Trademarks = 22

Forward Citations = 759

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65 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ernest R Ramirez (7 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Francis G Connick (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal Harry F Bernholdt (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Robert B Tompkin (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Eldon J Strandine (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Robert E Murphy (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Warren Mirtsching (2 out of 7 patents)

8.  Peter Haagensen (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  John Cliff (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Charles M Moody (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Jack R Newman (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Dennis L Johnson (2 out of 3 patents)

13.  Robert E Taylor (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Vincent E Bernard (2 out of 12 patents)

15.  Wayne F Everman (2 out of 10 patents)


Core Competencies:
Meat Packaging
Wastewater Treatment
Antimicrobial Agents
Food Processing
Bone-In Loin Slicer
Poultry Processing
Gelatin Manufacture
Meat Quality
Sausage Emulsions
Fluid Removal
Canned Meat Products
Microbial Contamination

53 patents:

1. 8379935 - Method for administering a drug program to determine whether an animal has been given a drug (2013-02-19),
2. 7892076 - Multibar apparatus and method for electrically stimulating a carcass (2011-02-22),
3. 7866223 - Method of obtaining samples of meat to assay for microbial contamination (2011-01-11),
4. 6155919 - Automated method and system for processing a hog carcass (2000-12-05),
5. 6133321 - Method for the reduction of stress in meat producing animals and meat (2000-10-17),
6. 6104966 - Primal tracking (2000-08-15),
7. 5989116 - High-speed bone-in loin slicer (1999-11-23),
8. 4627007 - System for processing poultry carcasses (1986-12-02),
9. 4531518 - Method for inhibiting the developement of breast blisters on poultry (1985-07-30),
10. 4382098 - Sausage emulsions containing gluconate salts and process of preparation (1983-05-03),
11. 4303683 - Method for skinning animal tongue (1981-12-01),
12. 4291434 - Tendon pulling (1981-09-29),
13. 4265918 - Preparation of partially dehydrated meat products (1981-05-05),
14. 4234647 - Meat packaging of foam and oxygen impervious material (1980-11-18),
15. 4224353 - Gelatin dessert composition (1980-09-23),
Swift Company, based in Chicago, IL, specializes in innovative solutions for the food processing industry. The organization focuses on developing advanced technologies in meat packaging, poultry processing, and gelatin manufacture, ensuring high standards of meat quality. Additionally, Swift Company is engaged in wastewater treatment and the application of antimicrobial agents, contributing to sustainable practices within the food sector. Their expertise in equipment like bone-in loin slicers further enhances operational efficiency in food production.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

53 Patents

#98 in Chicago, IL

#375 in Illinois

#6,664 in US

#13,323 in the World

Chicago, IL (US)
Chicago, IL, United States of America

Swift Company

Forward Citations = 759

65 inventors:

goldMedal Ernest R Ramirez (7 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Francis G Connick (4 out of 4 patents)

bronzeMedal Harry F Bernholdt (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Robert B Tompkin (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Eldon J Strandine (3 out of 3 patents)

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