Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Brackett

Timothy J. Brackett 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).

  • Dryer felt tension indicator apparatus
    Patent number: 8353219
    Abstract: A dryer felt tension indicator apparatus is disclosed for indicating a value which is proportional to a tension applied between a frame and a stretcher roll for guiding a dryer felt. The value is proportional to a tension of the dryer felt. The apparatus includes a carriage for rotatably supporting the stretcher roll. A wheel is rotatably secured to the carriage and a tensioner having a first and a second extremity cooperates with and extends around the wheel such that the wheel is disposed between the first and the second extremity of the tensioner. A tension indicator has a first and a second end. The first end of the tension indicator is anchored to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Paperchine Inc
    Inventors: Timothy J Brackett, Thomas A Grunder
  • Dryer felt tension indicator apparatus
    Publication number: 20110023317
    Abstract: A dryer felt tension indicator apparatus is disclosed for indicating a value which is proportional to a tension applied between a frame and a stretcher roll for guiding a dryer felt. The value is proportional to a tension of the dryer felt. The apparatus includes a carriage for rotatably supporting the stretcher roll. A wheel is rotatably secured to the carriage and a tensioner having a first and a second extremity cooperates with and extends around the wheel such that the wheel is disposed between the first and the second extremity of the tensioner. A tension indicator has a first and a second end. The first end of the tension indicator is anchored to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Timothy J. Brackett, Thomas A. Grunder
  • Portable animal carcass carrier
    Patent number: 5836812
    Abstract: A portable animal carcass carrier enables two men to easily carry an animal carcass across difficult terrain. The carrier contains a multi-section pole from which the carcass is suspended when the ends of the pole are supported on the shoulders of the men. The pole contains pads at each end for cushioning the shoulders. The carrier also contains three straps for attachment to the carcass and for placement over and across the pole. The first strap contains two hooks for inserting into the hind legs of the carcass, the second strap contains two loops for securing the front legs of the carcass, and the third strap contains a single loop for securing the head of the carcass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Timothy J. Brackett