Patents by Inventor Ryan James Coulter

Ryan James Coulter 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: 8727625
    Abstract: A roller grill bearing assembly that can be adapted to fit on any size roller grill or roller tubes. The bearing assembly substantially increases the bearing land on the roller grill housing and increases the bearing area over the land. The bearing assembly permits the bearing apparatus to be snapped in place on the stamped opening on a sheet metal side panel as done using current manufacturing methods. Further, the bearing assembly can be produced using current manufacturing techniques without significantly changing the cost of production. Most importantly, the invention substantially increases the life span of the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Standex International Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Humphrey, Ryan James Coulter
  • Publication number: 20120263404
    Abstract: A roller grill bearing assembly that can be adapted to fit on any size roller grill or roller tubes. The bearing assembly substantially increases the bearing land on the roller grill housing and increases the bearing area over the land. The bearing assembly permits the bearing apparatus to be snapped in place on the stamped opening on a sheet metal side panel as done using current manufacturing methods. Further, the bearing assembly can be produced using current manufacturing techniques without significantly changing the cost of production. Most importantly, the invention substantially increases the life span of the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: James E. Humphrey, Ryan James Coulter