Patents by Inventor Ronald W. Nelson

Ronald W. Nelson 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).

  • Publication number: 20130320023
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tray-shaped packaging for food comprising a bottom and a circumferential margin. The bottom comprises at least one collecting section and at least one supporting section, wherein the support section comprises a plurality of elevations for carrying a product, and wherein the collecting section at least in a certain area has a greater depth relative to the margin of packaging than the support section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Multivac Sepp Haggenmuller GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patricia A. Chee, Ronald W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8007353
    Abstract: A clean grain conveyor for an agricultural combine (10) includes an auger conveyor (52) and a paddle elevator (53) that are connected by a transition tube (218) having a triangular aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jason L. Werning, Ronald W. Nelson, Merle Gerber, Emily N Horn
  • Patent number: 6054521
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an erosion resistant, low signature liner for solid propellant rocket motors and rocket motors having such a low signature liner. The liner combustion products in the exhaust plume have low visibility in the IR and visible light spectra which is essential for use in low signature solid propellant rocket motors. The liner also forms an in-situ protective layer at elevated temperatures for enhanced erosion resistance. These erosion resistant properties eliminate the need for supplemental case insulation which would contribute additional smoke and combustion products to the exhaust plume as well as add additional costs and inert weight to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Cordant Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Nelson, Merylin B. Lovett, Larry W. Poulter, Elizabeth K. Bonderson
  • Patent number: 5985361
    Abstract: A robust polyurethane liner is disclosed for solid propellant rocket motors which is insensitive to large variations in stoichiometry, exhibits increased cohesive strength and, when used in combination with a unique two coat (wet coat) liner process described below, modifies the ballistic properties of the adjacent interfacial propellant layer. The liner compositions include a polymeric binder having a plurality of reactive hydroxyl functional groups and a curing agent having a plurality of reactive isocyanate functional groups. The quantity of binder and curing agent is selected such that the NCO/OH ratio is in the range from 1.5 to 4.5. Diisocyanate curing agents are particularly useful. A bonding agent, such as a polyfunctional aziridine compound, is typically present in the liner composition in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 5%, by weight. An oligomer catalyst is included in the liner composition in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 50%, by weight. Diammonium phosphate ((NH.sub.4).sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Thiokol Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Poulter, Ronald W. Nelson, Robert B. Smalley, Jr., Marvin C. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 5767221
    Abstract: A robust polyurethane liner is disclosed for solid propellant rocket motors which is insensitive to large variations in stoichiometry, exhibits increased cohesive strength and, when used in combination with a unique two coat (wet coat) liner process described below, modifies the ballistic properties of the adjacent interfacial propellant layer. The liner compositions include a polymeric binder having a plurality of reactive hydroxyl functional groups and a curing agent having a plurality of reactive isocyanate functional groups. The quantity of binder and curing agent is selected such that the NCO/OH ratio is in the range from 1.5 to 4.5. Diisocyanate curing agents are particularly useful. A bonding agent, such as a polyfunctional aziridine compound, is typically present in the liner composition in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 5%, by weight. An oligomer catalyst is included in the liner composition in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 50%, by weight. Diammonium phosphate ((NH.sub.4).sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Thiokol Corporation
    Inventors: Larry W. Poulter, Ronald W. Nelson, Robert B. Smalley, Jr., Marvin C. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 5152717
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for an axial separator rotor tooth. The bracket is provided with extended portions that are welded to the rotor tube. Extending radially outward from the extended portions are bracket legs. A middle portion extends between the bracket legs and is provided with a bolt locating slot. A central enlarged opening is formed in the bolt locating a slot. The head of a mounting bolt, for bolting the tooth to the bracket, can be inserted through the enlarged opening. As the mounting bolt is moved outwardly from the enlarged opening the bolt head is captured between the middle portion of the bracket and the rotor tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Ronald W. Nelson, Eugene B. Hutchinson, Michael D. Benhart
  • Patent number: 4444656
    Abstract: Classifying apparatus and methods for the separation of solids of differing sizes includes a screening deck having an inclined frame and a screen in the frame on which the solids are deposited and moved downwardly. A plurality of beams extend beneath the screen transversely of the frame and the ends of the beam are mounted to the frame by a resilient mounting to isolate vibrations of the beam from the frame. A tappet assembly is fixed to each of the beams and contacts the underside of the screen and a vibrator motor is mounted to each of the beams to directly vibrate the beam, the tappet assembly of each beam, and the screen. Controls may be provided for independently operating each of the vibrators to vary one or both of the frequency or the amplitude of the vibrations of the screen over its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Production Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Nelson, Robert D. Nelson