Patents by Inventor David K. Yew

David K. Yew 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).

  • Apparatus for handling elongate articles
    Patent number: 5450943
    Abstract: Apparatus for moving axially elongate articles, such as nuclear fuel pins, between work stations and comprising aligned rollers forming at least two substantially parallel paths tranversely spaced apart. Drive devices are provided for axially moving the articles along the paths and displacement devices are provided for moving the fuel pins transversely between the paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels plc
    Inventors: David K. Yew, Kevin J. Davies
  • Apparatus for transporting objects
    Patent number: 4956079
    Abstract: Apparatus for transporting objects in succession through a measuring head. A common drive shaft provides synchronised movement of transfer apparatus, gripper apparatus and indexing apparatus. The transfer apparatus receives objects from a supply and carries the objects to the measuring head. The gripper apparatus receives the objects from the transfer apparatus and carries the objects through the measuring head. The indexing apparatus receives objects from the gripper means and conveys the objects to an outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels plc
    Inventors: Alan Bailey, David K. Yew