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Slaughtering
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A22B · public-visibility date · generated 2026-07-19
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A22B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Jeffrey A. Whited40 patents · 906 citations
- 296Maurice Eduardus Theodorus Van Esbroeck10 patents · 157 citations
- 392Jan Johannes Meerdink15 patents · 67 citations
- 488Leonardus Jozephus Antonius Tiggeloven12 patents · 86 citations
- 583Arthur Jones14 patents · 77 citations
- 679Bernard J. Esarey11 patents · 45 citations
- 775Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes Van Der Steen15 patents · 45 citations
- 871Cornelis Joannes Janssen8 patents · 40 citations
- 967James A. Faller6 patents · 19 citations
- 1063Jonathon R. Bullard6 patents · 19 citations
- 1158Robert C. Bullard6 patents · 19 citations
- 1254Dennis R. Seguin, Jr.5 patents · 9 citations
- 1350Arno Hermanus Maria Ueffing5 patents · 17 citations
- 1446Niels Antonio William Koster5 patents · 17 citations
- 1542David William Mclean4 patents · 7 citations
- 1638James Henry Ralph4 patents · 7 citations
- 1733Richard Jozef De Schutter4 patents · 4 citations
- 1829Steven Fern2 patents · 21 citations
- 1925Tim Yeaman3 patents · 2 citations
- 2021Robert Steve Sosebee3 patents · 2 citations
- 2117Engelbertus Johannes Jacobus Teurlinx3 patents · 3 citations
- 2213Heinz Madsen3 patents · 5 citations
- 238Leif Lykke3 patents · 3 citations
- 244Scott S. Blackstock3 patents · 0 citations
- 251Adriaan Ebergen4 patents · 1 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A22B output across the last 5 years
- 199Jeffrey A. Whited40 patents · 906 citations
- 296Gary L. Mcquilkin6 patents · 208 citations
- 392Maurice Eduardus Theodorus Van Esbroeck10 patents · 157 citations
- 488Thomas Gerardus Maria Jacobs10 patents · 161 citations
- 583Brent M. Veldkamp7 patents · 115 citations
- 679Gregory L. Engelke5 patents · 77 citations
- 775Jan Johannes Meerdink15 patents · 67 citations
- 871Leonardus Jozephus Antonius Tiggeloven12 patents · 86 citations
- 967Arthur Jones14 patents · 77 citations
- 1063Bernard J. Esarey11 patents · 45 citations
- 1158Franciscus Theodorus Henricus Johannes Van Der Steen15 patents · 45 citations
- 1254Cornelis Joannes Janssen8 patents · 40 citations
- 1350James A. Faller6 patents · 19 citations
- 1446Jonathon R. Bullard6 patents · 19 citations
- 1542Robert C. Bullard6 patents · 19 citations
- 1638Massimo Zanotti7 patents · 47 citations
- 1733Dennis R. Seguin, Jr.5 patents · 9 citations
- 1829Jason W. Tomcak4 patents · 23 citations
- 1925George R. Blaine4 patents · 23 citations
- 2021Gary Steven Hendrix5 patents · 13 citations
- 2117Rick Grover4 patents · 11 citations
- 2213Hiroyuki Sakurayama5 patents · 19 citations
- 238Pieter Willem Vonk4 patents · 16 citations
- 244Erik Hendrikus Werner Peters6 patents · 9 citations
- 251Geno N. Gasbarro3 patents · 18 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A22B
- 199Jeffrey A. Whited40 patents · 906 citations
- 296James M. Malloy6 patents · 455 citations
- 392James R. Stouffer8 patents · 455 citations
- 488R. Paul Clayton13 patents · 290 citations
- 583Wesley W. Potter11 patents · 184 citations
- 679Darren Grose9 patents · 265 citations
- 775Howard Dolezal9 patents · 265 citations
- 871Nicholas A. Mascari18 patents · 458 citations
- 967Ralph K. Karubian17 patents · 439 citations
- 1063Raymond Strawn6 patents · 211 citations
- 1158Radboud Hubert Gerard Zwanikken5 patents · 192 citations
- 1254Bradley K. Gazaway5 patents · 170 citations
- 1350Hendrikus W. C. M. Peeters5 patents · 170 citations
- 1446Max Volk5 patents · 170 citations
- 1542Peter Haagensen5 patents · 217 citations
- 1638Lyndon R. Leining13 patents · 284 citations
- 1733Sander Antonie Van Ochten12 patents · 282 citations
- 1829Lawrence D. Boody9 patents · 243 citations
- 1925Martinus P. G. Van Mil5 patents · 146 citations
- 2021Gary L. Mcquilkin6 patents · 208 citations
- 2117Ross S. Dando6 patents · 163 citations
- 2213William C. Pratt4 patents · 370 citations
- 238William H. O'Brien4 patents · 314 citations
- 244Maurice Eduardus Theodorus Van Esbroeck10 patents · 157 citations
- 251Pieter Meyn7 patents · 186 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A22B patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11992931B1✦ AIMethod and apparatus for efficient automated production of deboned and other meat cuts uti4 cites · 202482% earned
- 296US11968988B1✦ AISystem for increasing antimicrobial efficacy in a poultry processing tank1 cites · 202446% earned
- 392US12083695B2✦ AICam-actuated split blade housing for power operated rotary knife0 cites · 20240% earned
- 488US12317901B2Automated monitoring and control of food processing systems0 cites · 20240% earned
- 583US12310330B2Systems and methods for continuous livestock supply0 cites · 20240% earned
- 679US12396466B2Removal of insolubles from aqueous streams used in food processing0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12201119B2Method and apparatus for removing skin from animal parts0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12439928B2Animal euthanasia method and apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12342830B2Onsite CO2 generation for poultry stunning0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1063US12201117B2Electric gaff hook system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12225910B1System and method for generating a sortation module and carcass processing options0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1254US12161128B2System and method for inspecting poultry slaughter products0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350US12161125B2Application of microwaves to animals0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1446US12490751B2Dual waterfall cabinet for food processing applications0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12201118B2Apparatus and method for separating meat from bone0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1638US12161126B2Systems and methods for automated fish processing0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733USD1094052SAnnular blade0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1829US12161124B1Animal alert nozzle for stunner0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12501908B1Restrainer0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2021US12507702B2Eviscerating tool0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12193448B2Skinning device for removing skin from an animal carcass when conveyed by a conveyor means0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2213US11950602B2Overhang rail transport system0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12178215B2Food processing system for processing carcass parts0 cites · 20240% earned
- 244US12213492B2Machine and method for cleaning poultry offal0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12575579B2Scribe saw mount for loin puller machine0 cites · 20260% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A22B patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11666954B1✦ AIEnzymatic hydrolysis device for livestock and poultry slaughter by-products10 cites · 202387% earned
- 296US11019827B1✦ AISystem for creating an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) in water for decontamination of10 cites · 202181% earned
- 392US11422030B2✦ AISpectral imaging system for remote and noninvasive detection of target substances using sp7 cites · 202170% earned
- 488US11350640B1Methods and related apparatus for increasing antimicrobial efficacy in a poultry chiller t9 cites · 202274% earned
- 583US11317634B2Interchangeable hook-and-bracket system5 cites · 202184% earned
- 679US11785956B2Method and device for positioning and/or handling carcasses and/or carcass parts during th5 cites · 202284% earned
- 775US11149898B1Portable game stand assembly3 cites · 202180% earned
- 871US11019828B1Portable game hoist assembly4 cites · 202182% earned
- 967US11759966B2Cam-actuated split blade housing for power operated rotary knife2 cites · 202253% earned
- 1063US11992931B1Method and apparatus for efficient automated production of deboned and other meat cuts uti4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1158US11077571B2Split blade housing with expansion sleeve assembly for power operated rotary knife3 cites · 202172% earned
- 1254US11570999B2Method and apparatus for removing skin from animal parts2 cites · 202161% earned
- 1350US11129391B2Apparatus for supporting and maneuvering an animal carcass2 cites · 202167% earned
- 1446US11297844B2Carcass hanging device and method for hanging an animal carcass2 cites · 202276% earned
- 1542US12108768B2Meat processing method and apparatus2 cites · 202376% earned
- 1638US11129390B2Chicken wing meat removal apparatus2 cites · 202176% earned
- 1733US11602133B2Pumping devices for treating and transferring items2 cites · 202176% earned
- 1829US11832622B2Automated monitoring and control of food processing systems1 cites · 202246% earned
- 1925US11612166B2Cutting fore end from hanging half pig carcass1 cites · 202267% earned
- 2021US11672255B2Method for evaluating a health state of an anatomical element, related evaluation device a1 cites · 202167% earned
- 2117US11284629B2Method and apparatus for quartering and field processing wild game1 cites · 202167% earned
- 2213USD951732SAnnular blade for a low friction rotary knife1 cites · 202237% earned
- 238US12239098B2Determining the location of an animal1 cites · 202256% earned
- 244US11178882B2System and method for automatic organization, hanging and driving of slaughtered animals1 cites · 202156% earned
- 251US11690382B2Shackle for processing hanging poultry and method for attaching such a shackle1 cites · 202267% earned
All-time canon
The defining A22B patents of the whole record
- 199US4675944A✦ AIPneumatic meat saw1,034 cites · 198795% earned
- 296US5478990A✦ AIMethod for tracking the production history of food products613 cites · 199595% earned
- 392US6974373B2✦ AIApparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock254 cites · 200491% earned
- 488US5872314AMethod and apparatus for measuring characteristics of meat243 cites · 199994% earned
- 583US6587575B1Method and system for contaminant detection during food processing195 cites · 200394% earned
- 679US5944598AMethod and apparatus for using image analysis to determine meat and carcass characteristic191 cites · 199994% earned
- 775US6231435B1Electronic method and system for tracking the carcass of a slaughtered animal through a pr180 cites · 200194% earned
- 871US5793879AImage analysis for meat149 cites · 199890% earned
- 967US4597495ALivestock identification system147 cites · 198694% earned
- 1063US8036429B2System and method for measuring animals139 cites · 200790% earned
- 1158US4502184AReversible carcass saw131 cites · 198593% earned
- 1254US5083973ASafety method and means for stopping meat skinning machines131 cites · 199293% earned
- 1350US7399220B2Apparatus and methods for the volumetric and dimensional measurement of livestock131 cites · 200593% earned
- 1446US5937080AComputer controlled method and apparatus for meat slabbing130 cites · 199993% earned
- 1542US6148249AIdentification and tracking of articles127 cites · 200093% earned
- 1638US5836880AAutomated system for measuring internal tissue characteristics in feed animals126 cites · 199893% earned
- 1733US6198834B1Meat imaging system for palatability yield prediction121 cites · 200193% earned
- 1829US5227184AMethod for sanitizing food products120 cites · 199393% earned
- 1925US6769184B1Low friction rotary knife109 cites · 200480% earned
- 2021US5668634AQuality control and grading system for meat109 cites · 199793% earned
- 2117US4236531ARotary blade holder107 cites · 198093% earned
- 2213US5964656ARadio frequency identification device and method of use105 cites · 199993% earned
- 238US4529240ACarrying device101 cites · 198593% earned
- 244US6200210B1Ruminant tissue analysis at packing plants for electronic cattle management and grading me101 cites · 200193% earned
- 251US6724309B2Method and apparatus for tracking carcasses100 cites · 200287% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A22B patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199BETTCHER INDUSTRIES35 patents · 470 citations
- 296JARVIS PRODUCTS42 patents · 408 citations
- 392NORDISCHER MASCHINENBAU16 patents · 71 citations
- 488TYSON FOODS INC5 patents · 39 citations
- 583HALL FABRICATION INC6 patents · 9 citations
- 679WAGSTAFF FOOD SERVICES PTY LTD4 patents · 7 citations
- 775SAFE FOODS CORP6 patents · 2 citations
- 871MEYN FOOD PROCESSING TECH BV20 patents · 7 citations
- 967MAREL POULTRY B V8 patents · 4 citations
- 1063MAREL MEAT BV10 patents · 5 citations
- 1158ZEE COMPANY I LLC2 patents · 4 citations
- 1254Limin’ Innovations LLC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1350MAREL RED MEAT B V5 patents · 0 citations
- 1446TIECHER MAURO5 patents · 0 citations
- 1542SHINKEI SYSTEMS CORP3 patents · 0 citations
- 1638TRIUMPH FOODS LLC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1733MESSER IND USA INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 1829SNYDER ELIZABETH2 patents · 0 citations
- 1925FPI FOOD PROC INNOVATION GMBH CO KG3 patents · 0 citations
- 2021MAREL MEAT AS3 patents · 0 citations
- 2117ZECO LLC1 patents · 0 citations
- 221311778188 CANADA INC1 patents · 0 citations
- 238DEXTER RUSSELL INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 244EQUIPEMENTS FRONTMATEC INC2 patents · 0 citations
- 251FOODMATE US LLC1 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A22B output across the last 5 years
- 199BETTCHER INDUSTRIES35 patents · 470 citations
- 296US AGRICULTURE8 patents · 344 citations
- 392JARVIS PRODUCTS42 patents · 408 citations
- 488INNOPIX INC5 patents · 77 citations
- 583MAEKAWA SEISAKUSHO KK18 patents · 83 citations
- 679NORDISCHER MASCHINENBAU16 patents · 71 citations
- 775TYSON FOODS INC5 patents · 39 citations
- 871HUMBOLDT BV8 patents · 24 citations
- 967JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP6 patents · 23 citations
- 1063GROVER RICK4 patents · 11 citations
- 1158HALL FABRICATION INC6 patents · 9 citations
- 1254ZEE COMPANY INC2 patents · 14 citations
- 1350WAGSTAFF FOOD SERVICES PTY LTD4 patents · 7 citations
- 1446SAFE FOODS CORP6 patents · 2 citations
- 1542MEYN FOOD PROCESSING TECH BV20 patents · 7 citations
- 1638MAREL POULTRY B V8 patents · 4 citations
- 1733MAREL MEAT BV10 patents · 5 citations
- 1829NSC BEEF PROC LLC4 patents · 4 citations
- 1925ZEE COMPANY I LLC2 patents · 4 citations
- 2021UNIV NORTHEAST AGRICULTURAL3 patents · 10 citations
- 2117MAESTAS DAVID6 patents · 0 citations
- 2213DEVRONE UNLIMITED COMPANY3 patents · 2 citations
- 238MIDWAY MACHINE TECH INC2 patents · 5 citations
- 244FOODMATE US INC2 patents · 2 citations
- 251ECOLAB USA INC3 patents · 1 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A22B
- 199BETTCHER INDUSTRIES35 patents · 470 citations
- 296TEXAS BEEF GROUP6 patents · 455 citations
- 392STORK PMT25 patents · 978 citations
- 488MONFORT INC15 patents · 306 citations
- 583EXCEL CORP7 patents · 294 citations
- 679ANIMAL ULTRASOUND SERVICES INC5 patents · 258 citations
- 775STORK GAMCO INC7 patents · 257 citations
- 871TOWNSEND ENGINEERING CO13 patents · 400 citations
- 967SLAGTERIERNES FORSKNINGSINST18 patents · 331 citations
- 1063US AGRICULTURE8 patents · 344 citations
- 1158HORMEL & CO GEO A11 patents · 261 citations
- 1254JARVIS PRODUCTS42 patents · 408 citations
- 1350ACRALOC CORP9 patents · 237 citations
- 1446STORK RMS BV15 patents · 284 citations
- 1542KENTMASTER MFG CO INC11 patents · 207 citations
- 1638MEYN PIETER7 patents · 186 citations
- 1733HANTOVER INC13 patents · 153 citations
- 1829COMMW SCIENT IND RES ORG11 patents · 167 citations
- 1925XENOGEN CORP5 patents · 68 citations
- 2021HORMEL FOOD CORP5 patents · 117 citations
- 2117INNOPIX INC5 patents · 77 citations
- 2213CARGILL INC10 patents · 86 citations
- 238NIJHUIS MACHINEFAB NV15 patents · 124 citations
- 244MAYER OSKAR FOODS6 patents · 79 citations
- 251MAEKAWA SEISAKUSHO KK18 patents · 83 citations
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