Patents by Inventor Kenneth H. Jepson

Kenneth H. Jepson 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).

  • Produce sorting apparatus
    Patent number: 4763794
    Abstract: An apparatus for sorting produce by size is disclosed. The produce travels over a series of openings (34), ranging from small to large. The produce falls through the openings and is collected beneath them. The openings are adjustable (91) to handle various types and sizes of produce. A plurality of fingers (52) is provided which move from below up into the openings to dislodge any produce jammed in the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Billington Welding and Mfg.
    Inventors: Charles J. Billington, III, Richard K. Oyama, Kenneth H. Jepson, Thomas R. Skeen