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Downers Grove, IL, United States of America

Swift-Eckrich, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Expired Patents = 7.1

Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 130

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Prem S Singh (6 out of 9 patents)

Pie-Yi Wang (2 out of 3 patents)

William A Trujillo (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Dar-Jen Lai (2 out of 2 patents)

5. James Costelloe (1 out of 4 patents)

6. Christopher P Salm (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Gary L Moore (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Brian Demos (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Woon S Chan (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Pie Y Wang (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Coralie G Brooks (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Jim C Stockam (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Ted Lenear (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Kevin J Finnie (1 out of 2 patents)

15. Shawn L Owens (1 out of 1 patent)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6419968 - Method and apparatus for producing sausage (2002-07-16),

2. 6054154 - Method for coating a whole meat muscle product with a powdered mixture (2000-04-25),

3. 6045841 - Method of pre-cooking sliced bacon (2000-04-04),

4. 5997925 - Continuous manufacturing process and apparatus for preparing pre-cooked (1999-12-07),

5. 5952027 - Method for browning precooked, whole muscle meat products (1999-09-14),

6. 5944597 - Method for defatting meat and defatted products (1999-08-31),

7. 5895677 - Low-fat meat foods and methods for making same (1999-04-20),

8. 5773057 - Low-fat ground meat products (1998-06-30),

9. 5733185 - Method for reducing fecal leakage and contamination during meat (1998-03-31),

10. 5676987 - Low-fat meat analogues and methods for making same (1997-10-14),

11. 5624307 - Method for reducing fecal leakage and contamination during meat (1997-04-29),

12. 5552173 - Method for defatting meat (1996-09-03),

13. 4968520 - Freezing of food products (1990-11-06),

14. 4780323 - Process of preparing a trichinae-free pork product (1988-10-25),

Swift-Eckrich, Inc. is a prominent player in the food processing industry, specializing in the production of high-quality, fully cooked meats and protein-based products. The company focuses on delivering innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of food service and retail markets. With a commitment to quality and safety, Swift-Eckrich operates within a framework of advanced manufacturing techniques and rigorous standards, ensuring that its offerings meet the demands of consumers across various regions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

14 Patents

#10 in Downers Grove, IL

#1,123 in Illinois

#22,302 in US

#42,199 in the World

Downers Grove, IL, United States of America

Swift-Eckrich, Inc.

Forward Citations = 130

20 inventors:

Prem S Singh (6 out of 9 patents)

Pie-Yi Wang (2 out of 3 patents)

William A Trujillo (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Dar-Jen Lai (2 out of 2 patents)

5. James Costelloe (1 out of 4 patents)

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