Patents by Inventor Kent McGahhey

Kent McGahhey 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 and apparatus for impulse sealing polymeric vials in tandem
    Publication number: 20020056520
    Abstract: An improved vertical, vial, impulse heat sealing apparatus, the improvements including a light weight, precision milled frame with increased interchangability of component parts and increased structural strength, a more positive toggle system that eliminates misalignments and allows more stringent tolerances, a safety lock system to prevent operating personnel injury, improved stability and leverage efficiency, improved heat distribution, modular precision components for improved maintenance capability, improved terminal connector materials and method for installing replacement heater bands, improved connector-wire routing, provisions for precision shim plate adjustment specially adapted for use with proprietary vials arranged in three tandem units of five vials each, special designed precision vial holders, and an alternate embodiment provides a conversion package for converting existing apparatus for automatic operation and improved safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: Kent McGahhey
  • Method and apparatus for impulse sealing polymeric vials in tandem
    Patent number: 6336489
    Abstract: An improved vertical, vial, impulse heat sealing apparatus, the improvements including a light weight, precision milled frame with increased interchangability of component parts and increased structural strength, a more positive toggle system that eliminates misalignments and allows more stringent tolerances, a safety lock system to prevent operating personnel injury, improved stability and leverage efficiency, improved heat distribution, modular precision components for improved maintenance capability, improved terminal connector materials and method for installing replacement heater bands, improved connector-wire routing, provisions for precision shim plate adjustment specially adapted for use with proprietary vials arranged in three tandem units of five vials each, special designed precision vial holders, and an alternate embodiment provides a conversion package for converting existing apparatus for automatic operation and improved safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: Kent McGahhey