Patents by Inventor Richard L. Linson

Richard L. Linson 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).

  • Patent number: 5442895
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for unwrapping an article (e.g., bread) wrapped in a package having a first end and a second end. The inventive apparatus includes a first mechanism for holding the first end of the package, a second mechanism for at least partially opening the second end of the package, and a third mechanism for removing the article from the package. In a specific implementation, package is supported on a conveyor, the retaining clip on the package is engaged by a guide and the package is moved into contact with a blade which cuts substantially through the package. The package is held by the guide while the article falls from the package due to the effect of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Scope Industries
    Inventor: Richard L. Linson