Today's PatentGranted PatentUS9770040B2

TODAY’S PATENT – TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES

Sovanna Dash

Sovanna Dash

Published on September 25, 2023•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US9770040B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for treatment of animal carcasses enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
TODAY’S PATENT – TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US9770040B2
Patent Number: US9770040B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: September 26, 2023
Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The Treatment of animal carcasses was invented by Timothy A. Gutzmann, Brian J. Anderson, Pamela J. Reed, Bruce R. Cords, Lawrence A. Grab, and Edward H. Richardson and is been patented by USPTO on 26th September 2017 bearing patent no. US9770040B2. This patent has been assigned to Ecolab USA Inc. This method reduces surface microbial […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US9770040B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

TODAY’S PATENT – TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES
Figure: TODAY’S PATENT – TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES — Official Technical Drawing · US9770040B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “TODAY’S PATENT – TREATMENT OF ANIMAL CARCASSES” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US9770040B2 position Ecolab USA Inc with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
Sovanna Dash

Sovanna Dash

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