Patents by Inventor Henry J. Nicolo

Henry J. Nicolo 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).

  • Conveying apparatus with piezoelectric driver
    Patent number: 7104394
    Abstract: A conveying apparatus comprises an elongated conveying bed which includes a proximal end and a distal end. A support structure for the conveying bed accommodates vibratory motion of a portion of the conveying bed extending from the proximal end a substantial distance toward the distal end but dampens vibratory motion at the distal end. In addition, a piezoelectric driver is operatively connected to the conveying bed adjacent the proximal end. Consequently, operation of the piezoelectric driver will induce a wave motion in the conveying bed which will effectively convey a material from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy K. Baird, Jeffery L. Cable, Garry Kostel, Henry J. Nicolo, Dale Cameron
  • Conveying apparatus with piezoelectric driver
    Patent number: 7004306
    Abstract: A conveying apparatus comprises an elongated conveying bed which includes a proximal end and a distal end. A support structure for the conveying bed accommodates vibratory motion of a portion of the conveying bed extending from the proximal end a substantial distance toward the distal end but dampens vibratory motion at the distal end. In addition, a piezoelectric driver is operatively connected to the conveying bed adjacent the proximal end. Consequently, operation of the piezoelectric driver will induce a wave motion in the conveying bed which will effectively convey a material from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy K. Baird, Jeffery L. Cable, Garry Kostel, Henry J. Nicolo, Dale Cameron
  • Conveying apparatus with piezoelectric driver
    Publication number: 20040211646
    Abstract: A conveying apparatus comprises an elongated conveying bed which includes a proximal end and a distal end. A support structure for the conveying bed accommodates vibratory motion of a portion of the conveying bed extending from the proximal end a substantial distance toward the distal end but dampens vibratory motion at the distal end. In addition, a piezoelectric driver is operatively connected to the conveying bed adjacent the proximal end. Consequently, operation of the piezoelectric driver will induce a wave motion in the conveying bed which will effectively convey a material from the proximal end to the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy K. Baird, Jeffery L. Cable, Garry Kostel, Henry J. Nicolo, Dale Cameron