Patents by Inventor Rod Ledoux

Rod Ledoux 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 testing the seal between a container and a flexible lid
    Patent number: 5528925
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing the seal between a container and a flexible lid by measuring the lid's deflection. In the disclosed embodiment, an actuator impacts the lid and activates an alarm if the lid is not securely attached to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Luigino's, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Sherepa, Mark Berg, Rod Ledoux, Lennie Polecheck
  • Method and apparatus for transferring objects between conveyors
    Patent number: 5277294
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring products from one conveyor to another. Guide rails direct products into substantial contact with a push bar. The push bar pushes the products from one conveyor belt to another conveyor belt in a smooth and efficient manner, thereby significantly reducing the possibility of damaging the products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Luigino's, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Sherepa, Mark Berg, Rod Ledoux, Lennie Polecheck