Patents by Inventor John P. Maillet, Jr.

John P. Maillet, Jr. 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).

  • Feed tray for singularizing objects
    Patent number: 5489019
    Abstract: The invention relates to a feed tray for singularizing objects. The tray includes at least one guide path extending the length of the tray for transporting and singularizing objects. The path comprises a number of segments, at least some of which define a direction of movement oriented at an angle with respect to the drive axis of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Stokes-Merrill Corporation
    Inventors: James M. DiNanno, Richard N. Heino, John P. Maillet, Jr.
  • Apparatus for packaging a predetermined quantity of objects and a counting device therefor
    Patent number: 5463839
    Abstract: An apparatus for packaging a predetermined quantity of objects and a counting device therefor is disclosed. The counting device includes a feed tray for singularizing objects, and the tray has at least one guide path including segments defining a direction of movement along the path oriented at an angle with respect to the drive axis of the tray. The packaging apparatus includes the counting device and associated components and controls for the automatic, high speed filling of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: The Lakso Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Stange, James M. DiNanno, John P. Maillet, Jr., Richard N. Heino