Patents by Inventor Charles H. Kuhlman

Charles H. Kuhlman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and method for separating stacked articles
    Patent number: 5482428
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the sequential separation of individual members from a generally, axially aligned stack of members, in which the apparatus has a stack supporting structure along with a first engaging means that holds at least the penultimate individual member of the stack. A second engaging means contacts and engages the first individual member at the end of the stack adjacent the first engaging means. The second engaging means is movable between a position proximate and distal the first engaging means. The individual member, as held by the second engaging means, is axially separated from said stack of individual members and released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventor: Charles H. Kuhlman