Patents by Inventor Gerald E. Stelle

Gerald E. Stelle 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).

  • Quick-change center star assembly for a capping machine
    Patent number: 5533608
    Abstract: A center star assembly for use with a capping machine where the center star assembly can be quickly removed from the capping machine and replaced with another center star assembly for handling different size bottles or containers without having to remove and reinstall any fasteners or other mounting components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Edgar E. Adams, Darwin L. Ellis, Gerald E. Stelle
  • Bottle-gripping insert element
    Patent number: 5373934
    Abstract: A bottle-gripping insert element is configured for detachable mounting in respective association with a bottle-receiving pocket of a star wheel of a bottle-handling apparatus. The insert element is formed from elastomeric material, and is dimensioned for interfering engagement with associated bottles dimensioned in accordance with normal manufacturing tolerances. The bottle-gripping insert element is preferably provided with a plurality of generally vertically extending gripping ribs for enhanced frictional engagement with associated bottles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: James R. Jackson, Gerald E. Stelle, Edgar E. Adams