Patents by Inventor Fred Heldoorn

Fred Heldoorn 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).

  • Method, system and apparatus for a takeout holder and insert
    Patent number: 8173065
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for handling glass containers that has a takeout jaw assembly with a base with a first side, a second side and a groove. The groove extends from the first side to the second side and is adapted to fit an insert. The groove also has a recess with one or more flexible retaining tabs positioned to secure the insert and a yoke extending substantially perpendicular from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Fred Heldoorn
  • Method, System and Apparatus for a Takeout Holder and Insert
    Publication number: 20090092512
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for handling glass containers that has a takeout jaw assembly with a base with a first side, a second side and a groove. The groove extends from the first side to the second side and is adapted to fit an insert. The groove also has a recess with one or more flexible retaining tabs positioned to secure the insert and a yoke extending substantially perpendicular from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Fred Heldoorn
  • Method, system and apparatus for a takeout holder and insert
    Publication number: 20050252244
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for handling glass containers that has a takeout jaw assembly with a base with a first side, a second side and a groove. The groove extends from the first side to the second side and is adapted to fit an insert. The groove also has a recess with one or more flexible retaining tabs positioned to secure the insert and a yoke extending substantially perpendicular from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventor: Fred Heldoorn