Larry Mcneff626 Benton St, Anoka, MN 55303

6440475, Aug 27, 2002

Sep 14, 1999

09/396801

Larry McNeff - Hopkins MN
Steve Rupp - Minnetonka MN
Matt Wendorf - Plymouth MN
Joel Claflin - Coon Rapids MN
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN
Pete Greuel - Anoka MN
Lowell Sedler - Stanchfield MN

SarTec Corporation - Anoka MN

A23L 100

426231, 73 73, 99487, 99536, 426507

A grain moisture measuring apparatus and method for measuring the moisture content of the grain as the grain moves through a grain conditioning system in which moisture is applied to the grain at a first location. The grain moisture measuring apparatus includes a sample extraction mechanism located at a point downstream from the first location where moisture is applied to the grain. The sample extraction mechanism extracts a sample of grain from the grain moving through the grain conditioning system. A grinding mechanism is connected to the sample extraction mechanism with the grain sample being transferred to the grinding mechanism which then grinds the sample to physically alter the sample. The apparatus further includes a moisture sensor positioned adjacent the grinding mechanism wherein the sample of grain is transferred to a location adjacent the moisture sensor after the grain sample is ground so that the moisture sensor measures the moisture content of the grain sample. Preferably the moisture sensor is a capacitance-type sensor which provides an electronic signal that corresponds to the moisture content of the grain sample.

7416742, Aug 26, 2008

Jun 15, 2005

11/153252

Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US

Sartec Corporation - Anoka MN

A61K 33/14
A61K 36/00
A23K 1/18

424662, 424438, 424725

The invention is related to methods and compositions for controlling microorganism populations in the digestive system of an animal. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for reducing protozoa populations in the digestive system of an animal including administering an effective amount of a saponin containing composition to the animal, and administering an effective amount of an anti-microbial agent to the animal. In an embodiment, the invention is a composition for reducing the bacterial load in the digestive tract of an animal including a saponin containing composition and an anti-microbial agent. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for reducing the bacterial load in the digestive system of an animal including administering an effective amount of a saponin containing composition to the animal.

7441942, Oct 28, 2008

May 14, 2007

11/748223

Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
David J. Johnston - Anoka MN, US
Peter G. Greuel - Anoka MN, US

SarTec Corporation - Anoka MN

B01F 15/02
B05B 17/00
A01K 5/00

3661681, 3661721, 118303, 118324, 119 5101, 119902, 99516

The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for applying liquid feed additives to a feed composition. In one embodiment, the system has a spray housing defining a spray chamber located adjacent a mix housing carrying a material composition. The mix housing defines a mix chamber, which contains an actuating device, such as an auger, that moves the material stream through the mix chamber. The mix chamber and spray chamber are in fluid communication. A spray nozzle is coupled to the spray housing and in fluid communication with an air source and liquid additive tank. The spray nozzle sprays a fog of air and liquid additive through the spray chamber and into the mix chamber, which gets deposited on the passing feed stream.

7544376, Jun 9, 2009

Jul 29, 2005

11/193032

Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US

SarTec Corporation - Anoka MN

A61K 36/48
A61K 36/82
A61K 36/00

424757, 424725, 424729, 424773

The invention is related to methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals using a saponin containing composition. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for increasing milk production of an animal comprising administering an initiation dose of a saponin-containing composition to the animal within five days before or after the time of freshening of the animal, and administering a plurality of maintenance doses of the saponin-containing composition to the animal.

7641920, Jan 5, 2010

Sep 30, 2005

11/241237

Don Taylor, Jr. - St. John KS, US
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US

SarTec Corporation - Anoka MN

A61K 36/00

424725

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for maintaining or enhancing feeding characteristics of post-receiving stressed animals using a saponin composition. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for increasing feed intake of an animal after a post-receiving stressful event comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising saponins to the animal. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for increasing weight gain of an animal after a post-receiving stressful event comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising saponins to the animal.

7897798, Mar 1, 2011

Aug 3, 2007

11/833839

Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Arlin E. Gyberg - Minneapolis MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Daniel Thomas Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Brian Krohn - Cloquet MN, US

McNeff Research Consultants, Inc. - Anoka MN

C11C 3/00

554170

The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for producing alkyl esters from lipid feed stocks, such as plant oils and/or animal fats, and systems including the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a process for producing alkyl esters including mixing a lipid feed stock with an alcohol to form a reaction mixture; and contacting the reaction mixture with a catalyst under supercritical conditions for the alcohol, the catalyst comprising an unmodified metal oxide selected from the group consisting of alumina, titania, zirconia, and hafnia, and removing residual free fatty acids from the reaction mixture. Other embodiments are included herein.

8017796, Sep 13, 2011

Aug 13, 2009

12/540568

Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US

McNeff Research Consultants, Inc. - Anoka MN

C11B 3/10

554193, 554175, 554191, 210634, 210660, 210690, 208263

The present invention relates to devices and methods for selectively removing contaminants from a crude product mixture. In an embodiment the invention includes a method for removing organic acids from a crude product mixture including contacting the crude product mixture with a metal oxide substrate, wherein free organic acids in the crude product mixture bind to the metal oxide substrate, thereby removing free organic acids and forming a refined product mixture; separating the refined product mixture from the metal oxide substrate; and removing the organic acids bound to the metal oxide substrate by contacting the metal oxide substrate with an alkyl ester composition at a temperature of greater than about 100 degrees Celsius. Other embodiments are also described herein.

8033047, Oct 11, 2011

Oct 23, 2008

12/257008

Mark Axel Rasmussen - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US

Sartec Corporation - Anoka MN

A01H 13/00

47 14, 4352921

An algae cultivation system and method. In an embodiment, an algae cultivation system is included. The algae cultivation system can include a cultivation tank, a plurality of light transmitting elements configured to be at least partially submerged in a liquid medium disposed within the cultivation tank, wherein the light transmitting elements increase the effective surface area of the liquid medium exposed to light, and a plurality of gas injectors configured to emit gas into the liquid medium. In an embodiment a method of culturing algae is included. The method can include measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in a cultivation system and modulating the amount of light being supplied to the cultivation system based on the measured amount of carbon dioxide. In an embodiment, a method of culturing algae can include measuring the amount of light being input into a cultivation system and modulating the amount of carbon dioxide being supplied to the cultivation system based on the measured amount of light. Other embodiments are also described herein.