Patents by Inventor Raymond J. Brennan

Raymond J. Brennan 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).

  • Casing design for rotating machinery and method for manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 6506018
    Abstract: A casing design for rotating machinery that includes two semi-cylindrical shaped shell sections. Each of the sections includes a machined flange adapted to receive fasteners. The two sections are attached together through fasteners passing through the machined flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Elliott Turbomachinery Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond J. Brennan
  • Method and apparatus for handling and orientation of fragile articles
    Patent number: 4058236
    Abstract: A fragile article handling and orientating apparatus comprises a disoriented supply of the articles. Pick-up means associated with the supply and adjacent thereto are actuatable into engagement with the supply whereby the pick-up means engages a plurality of the articles. Further means are then provided for moving the pick-up means to a delivery zone. Positioned intermediate the supply and the delivery zone is a stripper means for stripping off all but one article, and insuring that the remaining article has a particular, desired orientation. At the delivery zone means are provided for removing the article therefrom and delivering it to a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1977
    Assignee: GTE Sylvania Incorporated
    Inventor: Raymond J. Brennan