Greeley, CO, United States of America

Todd M Banek

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Monfort, Inc.. Active years: 1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Todd M Banek. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/todd-m-banek

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1992

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Todd M Banek in Meat Patty Stacking Technology

Introduction

Todd M Banek is an innovative inventor based in Greeley, Colorado. He has made significant contributions to the food processing industry, particularly in the method of stacking meat patties. His inventive approach enhances efficiency and safety in food production.

Latest Patents

Todd M Banek holds a patent for a "Method for stacking meat patties." This invention involves a system where rows of meat patties are conveyed under a metal detector and then directed to a sigmoidal slide. If any patties are contaminated with metal, the metal detector triggers a signal that causes the slide to pivot, disposing of the contaminated patties. Uncontaminated patties continue down the slide without flipping over and are stacked on a second conveyor equipped with vertical blades. An optical counter counts the patties and signals the conveyor to move forward after a predetermined number of patties have been stacked. This method streamlines the packing process, allowing workers to easily grasp the stacks for distribution.

Career Highlights

Todd M Banek is associated with Monfort, Inc., where he applies his expertise in food processing technology. His work focuses on improving operational efficiency and ensuring product safety in meat processing.

Conclusion

Todd M Banek's innovative method for stacking meat patties represents a significant advancement in food processing technology. His contributions enhance both safety and efficiency in the industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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