Patents by Inventor Dennis E. Graham

Dennis E. Graham 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).

  • Bag closing apparatus
    Patent number: 7032875
    Abstract: A bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes at least three pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are located relative to each to define a confined closure area. The actuator assembly includes a plurality of actuators for moving the pivot arms between spread positions and closed positions wherein the closure area has a smaller area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Flexicon Corporation
    Inventors: Keith W. Sterner, Dennis E. Graham, John F. Simonof, Jr., David R. Gill
  • Bag closing apparatus
    Patent number: 6892510
    Abstract: A bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes at least three pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are located relative to each to define a confined closure area. The actuator assembly includes a plurality of actuators for moving the pivot arms between spread positions and closed positions wherein the closure area has a smaller area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Flexicon Corporation
    Inventors: Keith W. Sterner, Dennis E. Graham, John F. Simonof, Jr., David R. Gill
  • Bag closing apparatus
    Publication number: 20040000122
    Abstract: A bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes at least three pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are located relative to each to define a confined closure area. The actuator assembly includes a plurality of actuators for moving the pivot arms between spread positions and closed positions wherein the closure area has a smaller area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Flexicon Corporation
    Inventors: Keith W. Sterner, Dennis E. Graham, John F. Simonof, David R. Gill
  • Bag closing apparatus
    Patent number: 6502367
    Abstract: A bag closing apparatus including a frame structure, a cinching assembly and an actuator assembly. The cinching assembly includes at least three pivot arms, each pivot arm including an arcuate portion and pivotably connected to the frame structure. The pivot arms are located relative to each to define a confined closure area. The actuator assembly includes a plurality of actuators for moving the pivot arms between spread positions and closed positions wherein the closure area has a smaller area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Flexicon Corporation
    Inventors: Keith W. Sterner, Dennis E. Graham, John F. Simonof, Jr., David R. Gill
  • Apparatus for securing a bulk bag to a discharge spout
    Patent number: 6340100
    Abstract: A bulk bag unloading station wherein a bulk bag is suspended above a discharge receptacle. An assembly is provided for securing a spout extending from the bag to a discharge tube. The assembly comprises a clamp ring which defines a channel configured to receive the free edge of the tube therein. An actuator assembly is moveable between a first position where the clamp ring is spaced from the free edge and a second position where it overlies the tube free edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Flexicon Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Gill, Dennis E. Graham, John F. Simonof, Jr.