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Lavon G Wenger

from Sabetha, KS
Age ~88
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Also known as:
Lavon Gene Wenger, Lavon Tst Wenger, La G Wenger, Lavon Wegner
Phone and address:
1524 Centennial Dr, Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2903
Related to:
Brandon T Kempin, 33Erma J Wenger, 88Travis W Kellenberger, 41Julie A Wenger, 60Claireann WengerMorgan O Wenger, 38Marc L Wenger, 67Pamela S Wenger, 61Erica F Wenger, 39Brad D Wenger, 63Louis Wenger
Connected to:
Aaron R Wenger, 38Alex L Wenger, 40Alexandra J Wenger, 40Allan L Wenger, 76Andreas C Wenger, 51Bill Wenger, 76Brandon L Wenger, 42Brett R Wenger, 57Charlie R Wenger, 71Christian A Wenger, 47

Lavon Wenger Phones & Addresses

  • 1524 Centennial Dr, Sabetha, KS 66534 (785) 284-2903 (785) 284-3677
  • 1504 Lakeview Dr, Sabetha, KS 66534 (785) 284-0222 (785) 284-2903
  • Goff, KS
  • Harper, KS

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Company: Wenger manufacturing, inc. Position: Chairman of the board

Industries

Machinery

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Chairman Of The Board

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Location:
714 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534
Industry:
Machinery
Work:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc.
Chairman of the Board

Business Records

Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Lavon Wenger
Chief Executive Officer
Wenger Manufacturing Inc
Metal Stamping
714 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2133
Lavon Wenger
CEO
Wenger Manufacturing Inc
Metal Stampings
714 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534
Website: wenger.com
Lavon Wenger
President
Wenger Manufacturing Inc
Food Products Machinery
Po Box 130, Sabetha, KS 66534
Lavon G. Wenger
Chairman
Corporate Project Services
Services-Misc
714 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534
Lavon Wenger
Chief Executive Officer, CEO
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc.
Machinery · Food Products Machinery · Metal Stamping
714 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2133, (785) 284-3771
Lavon Wenger
CEO
Wenger Manufacturing Inc
Metal Stampings
714 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534
Website: wenger.com
Lavon Wenger
President
Wenger Manufacturing Inc
Food Products Machinery
Po Box 130, Sabetha, KS 66534

Publications

Us Patents

Multiple Purpose Quick-Changeover Extrusion System

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US Patent:
6340487, Jan 22, 2002
Filed:
Mar 28, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/536893
Inventors:
Lavon G. Wenger - Sabetha KS
Bobbie W. Hauck - Sabetha KS
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
A23P 100
US Classification:
426231, 99348, 99353, 366141, 425135, 425148, 426516
Abstract:
Improved, high-capacity extrusion systems ( ) are provided which minimize product losses and permit the user to conduct multiple, segregated short extrusion runs with a minimum of down time between runs. The systems ( ) include an extruder assembly ( ) having a special, multiple-position die assembly ( ), as well as an upstream preconditioner ( ) and feed bin assembly ( ). A variable speed, variable output discharge screw feeder ( ) is located between the preconditioner outlet ( ) and extruder barrel inlet ( ). A PLC-type controller ( ) coupled to the extruder assembly components establishes a choke full condition at the discharge feeder ( ) so that continuous uninterrupted flow of preconditioned material to the extruder ( ) at a uniform mass flow rate is maintained for as long as possible. In preferred forms, load cells ( ) are operatively coupled to the bin assembly ( ) and preconditioner ( ) so as to monitor material flow through the systems ( ). A multiple stage cascade-type dryer assembly ( ) is provided downstream of extruder ( ).

Multiple Purpose Quick-Changeover Extrusion System

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US Patent:
6465029, Oct 15, 2002
Filed:
Nov 20, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/990650
Inventors:
Lavon G. Wenger - Sabetha KS
Bobbie W. Hauck - Sabetha KS
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
A23P 100
US Classification:
426231, 99348, 99353, 366141, 425135, 425148, 426454, 426516
Abstract:
Improved, high-capacity processing systems including a processing device such as an extruder ( ) or a pellet mill (P) are provided which minimize product losses and permit the user to conduct multiple, segregated short runs with a minimum of down time between runs. The extruder systems ( ) include an extruder assembly ( ) having a special, multiple-position die assembly ( ), as well as an upstream preconditioner ( ) and feed bin assembly ( ). A variable speed, variable output discharge screw feeder ( ) is located between the preconditioner outlet ( ) and extruder barrel inlet ( ). A PLC-type controller ( ) coupled to the extruder assembly components establishes a choke full condition at the discharge feeder ( ) so that continuous uninterrupted flow of preconditioned material to the extruder ( ) at a uniform mass flow rate is maintained for as long as possible. In preferred forms, load cells ( ) are operatively coupled to the bin assembly ( ) and preconditioner ( ) so as to monitor material flow through the systems ( ). A multiple stage cascade-type dryer assembly ( ) is provided downstream of extruder ( ).

Multiple Purpose Quick-Changeover Extrusion System

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US Patent:
6482453, Nov 19, 2002
Filed:
Mar 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/818484
Inventors:
Lavon G. Wenger - Sabetha KS
Bobbie W. Hauck - Sabetha KS
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
A23P 100
US Classification:
426231, 99348, 99353, 366141, 425135, 425148, 426516
Abstract:
Improved, high-capacity processing systems including a processing device such as an extruder ( ) or a pellet mill (P) are provided which minimize product losses and permit the user to conduct multiple, segregated short runs with a minimum of down time between runs. The extruder systems ( ) include an extruder assembly ( ) having a special, multiple-position die assembly ( ), as well as an upstream preconditioner ( ) and feed bin assembly ( ). A variable speed, variable output discharge screw feeder ( ) is located between the preconditioner outlet ( ) and extruder barrel inlet ( ). A PLC-type controller ( ) coupled to the extruder assembly components establishes a choke full condition at the discharge feeder ( ) so that continuous uninterrupted flow of preconditioned material to the extruder ( ) at a uniform mass flow rate is maintained for as long as possible. In preferred forms, load cells ( ) are operatively coupled to the bin assembly ( ) and preconditioner ( ) so as to monitor material flow through the systems ( ). A multiple stage cascade-type dryer assembly ( ) is provided downstream of extruder ( ).

Twin Screw Extruder With Conical Non-Parallel Converging Screws

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US Patent:
6609819, Aug 26, 2003
Filed:
Feb 5, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/068181
Inventors:
Bobbie W. Hauck - Sabetha KS, 66534
Lavon G. Wenger - Sabetha KS, 66534
International Classification:
B29B 748
US Classification:
366 85, 366 89, 366323, 425208
Abstract:
An improved twin screw extruder device ( ) is provided which is capable of producing a wide variety of high quality extrudates having greatly varying final properties, without the need for extensive machine modifications. The extruder ( ) includes a barrel ( ) together with a co-rotating twin screw assembly ( ). The assembly ( ) is made up of a pair of screws ( ) having central, tapered shafts ( ) equipped with outwardly extending helical flighting ( ); the screws ( ) are non-parallel and are positioned so that the flighting ( ) thereof is intercalated along the length of the screws ( ). The flighting is of specialized configuration and tapers along the length of the screws ( ) preferably at an angle of taper different than that of the shafts ( ); moreover, the width of the outer flighting surfaces ( ) increases along the length of the shafts ( ). This screw geometry defines a series of alternating upper and lower close-clearance high-pressure nip areas ( ) defined by the flighting ( ) which serves to propel an extrudable mixture forwardly towards the outlet end ( ) of the barrel ( ). However, passageways ( ) and kneading zones ( ) are also defined between the screws ( ), which assures full mixing, shearing and cooking of the material.

Twin Screw Extruder With Conical Non-Parallel Converging Screws

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US Patent:
6688217, Feb 10, 2004
Filed:
Aug 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/228405
Inventors:
Bobbie W. Hauck - Sabetha KS
Lavon G. Wenger - Sabetha KS
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
B30B 914
US Classification:
100117, 100145
Abstract:
An improved twin screw extruder device ( ) is provided which is capable of producing a wide variety of high quality extrudates having greatly varying final properties, without the need for extensive machine modifications. The extruder ( ) includes a barrel ( ) together with a co-rotating twin screw assembly ( ). The assembly ( ) is made up of a pair of screws ( ) having central, tapered shafts ( ) equipped with outwardly extending helical flighting ( ); the screws ( ) are non-parallel and are positioned so that the flighting ( ) thereof is intercalated along the length of the screws ( ). The fighting is of specialized configuration and tapers along the length of the screws ( ) preferably at an angle of taper different than that of the shafts ( ); moreover, the width of the outer flighting surfaces ( ) increases along the length of the shafts ( ). This screw geometry defines a series of alternating upper and lower close-clearance high-pressure nip areas ( ) defined by the flighting ( ) which serves to propel an extrudable mixture forwardly towards the outlet end ( ) of the barrel ( ). However, passageways ( ) and kneading zones ( ) are also defined between the screws ( ), which assures full mixing, shearing and cooking of the material.

Preconditioner Having Mixer Shafts Independently Driven With Variable Frequency Drives

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US Patent:
7448795, Nov 11, 2008
Filed:
Oct 23, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/551997
Inventors:
LaVon Wenger - Sabetha KS, US
Marc Wenger - Sabetha KS, US
Michael J. Strahm - Sabetha KS, US
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
B01F 7/04
US Classification:
366301, 366141, 3663252, 366601, 318 5, 388936, 426519
Abstract:
An improved, dual-shaft preconditioner () is provided having independent drive mechanism () operatively coupled with a corresponding preconditioner shaft () and permitting selective rotation of the shafts () at rotational speeds and directions independent of each other. The mechanisms () are operatively coupled with a digital controller () to allow rotational speed and direction control. Preferably, the preconditioner () is supported on load cells () also coupled with controller () to permit on-the-go changes in material retention time within the preconditioner (). The preconditioner () is particularly useful for the preconditioning and partial gelatinization of starch-bearing feed or food materials.

Method And Apparatus For Producing Fully Cooked Extrudates With Significantly Reduced Specific Mechanical Energy Inputs

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US Patent:
7521076, Apr 21, 2009
Filed:
Nov 3, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/263825
Inventors:
LaVon Wenger - Sabetha KS, US
Marc Wenger - Sabetha KS, US
Galen J. Rokey - Sabetha KS, US
Allan C. Spellmeier - Fairview KS, US
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
A23P 1/12
US Classification:
426510, 426511, 426516, 426519, 426523
Abstract:
Improved extruders and methods for the extrusion cooking of comestible products such as human foods or animal feeds are provided wherein the products may be produced with very low specific mechanical energy (SME) inputs as compared with conventional processing. The methods preferably involve introduction of very high levels of steam into the extruder barrel () during processing, which concomitantly reduces necessary SME inputs required to achieve desired cook and expansion levels in the products. In accordance with the invention, fully-cooked pet foods can be fabricated with SME inputs of up to about 18 kWhr/T, whereas aquatic feeds can be fabricated with SME inputs of up to about 16 kWhr/T. In preferred forms, the extruder () includes specially configured, intermeshed extrusion screws () and a plurality of obliquely oriented steam inlets (), and an upstream, dual-shaft preconditioner () is used having individual variable frequency drives () which allow infinite variablility in the speed and rotational direction of the preconditioner shafts ().

Preconditioner Having Independently Driven High-Speed Mixer Shafts

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US Patent:
7674492, Mar 9, 2010
Filed:
Oct 19, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/875033
Inventors:
LaVon Wenger - Sabetha KS, US
Marc Wenger - Sabetha KS, US
Galen J. Rokey - Sabetha KS, US
Assignee:
Wenger Manufacturing, Inc. - Sabetha KS
International Classification:
B01F 7/04
US Classification:
426578, 426510, 426511, 426519, 426523
Abstract:
An improved, dual-shaft preconditioner () is provided having independent drive mechanism () operatively coupled with a corresponding preconditioner shaft () and permitting selective rotation of the shafts () at rotational speeds and directions independent of each other. Preferably, the speed differential between the shafts () is at least about 5:1. The mechanisms () are operatively coupled with a digital control device () to allow rotational speed and direction control. Preferably, the preconditioner () is supported on load cells () also coupled with control device () to permit on-the-go changes in material retention time within the preconditioner (). The preconditioner () is particularly useful for the preconditioning and partial gelatinization of starch-bearing feed or food materials, to an extent to achieve at least about 50% cook in the preconditioned feed or food materials.
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Lavon G Wenger from Sabetha, KS, age ~88 Get Report