Patents by Inventor James N. McBride

James N. McBride 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).

  • Rotary Machine with Separately Controllable Stations
    Publication number: 20120269979
    Abstract: A rotary machine may have multiple stations that have a linear motion operated by a cam and a rotational motion operated by individual motors mounted on each station. Each station may perform a motion profile that is proportional to the machine's central axis rotation or, in some cases, independent of the central axis rotation. In some embodiments, each station may rotate to orient a part prior to processing. In one embodiment, the cam driven linear motion may enable a station to lower for loading and unloading, then raise for processing. The rotary machine may have various mechanisms at each station for processing a part. One such embodiment is a rotary machine that may be outfitted with compound dispensing mechanisms at each station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: COMPUTROL, INC.
    Inventors: William W. Weil, Scott J. Woolley, Ian J. Buckley, James N. McBride, Harly S. Crabtree, Bert Johansson
  • Rotary machine with separately controllable stations
    Patent number: 8261631
    Abstract: A rotary machine may have multiple stations that have a linear motion operated by a cam and a rotational motion operated by individual motors mounted on each station. Each station may perform a motion profile that is proportional to the machine's central axis rotation or, in some cases, independent of the central axis rotation. In some embodiments, each station may rotate to orient a part prior to processing. In one embodiment, the cam driven linear motion may enable a station to lower for loading and unloading, then raise for processing. The rotary machine may have various mechanisms at each station for processing a part. One such embodiment is a rotary machine that may be outfitted with compound dispensing mechanisms at each station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Computrol, Inc.
    Inventors: William W. Weil, Scott J. Woolley, Ian J. Buckley, James N. McBride, Bert Johansson, Harley S. Crabtree
  • Rotary Machine with Separately Controllable Stations
    Publication number: 20100049357
    Abstract: A rotary machine may have multiple stations that have a linear motion operated by a cam and a rotational motion operated by individual motors mounted on each station. Each station may perform a motion profile that is proportional to the machine's central axis rotation or, in some cases, independent of the central axis rotation. In some embodiments, each station may rotate to orient a part prior to processing. In one embodiment, the cam driven linear motion may enable a station to lower for loading and unloading, then raise for processing. The rotary machine may have various mechanisms at each station for processing a part. One such embodiment is a rotary machine that may be outfitted with compound dispensing mechanisms at each station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: COMPUTROL, INC.
    Inventors: William W. Weil, Scott J. Woolley, Ian J. Buckley, James N. McBride, Harley S. Crabtree, Bert Johansson
  • Closure sealant dispenser
    Patent number: 7179333
    Abstract: A machine for applying sealant material to non-circular closures using a rotating chuck connected to a rotational motor and a fixedly mounted dispensing apparatus. The chuck is also moved in at least one linear direction in a plane normal to the rotational axis of the chuck. The rotational motor may be connected to the chuck using various mechanisms while minimizing the moving mass of the machine. Sealant applicators are also disclosed that are mounted on a turret and use independently controlled motors, or fully integrated servomotors to rotate the chuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Computrol, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Woolley, William W. Weil, Ian J. Buckley, James N. McBride
  • Closure sealant dispenser
    Publication number: 20040115346
    Abstract: A machine for applying sealant material to non-circular closures using a rotating chuck connected to a rotational motor and a fixedly mounted dispensing apparatus. The chuck is also moved in at least one linear direction in a plane normal to the rotational axis of the chuck. The rotational motor may be connected to the chuck using various mechanisms while minimizing the moving mass of the machine. Sealant applicators are also disclosed that are mounted on a turret and use independently controlled motors, or fully integrated servomotors to rotate the chuck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Scott J. Woolley, William W. Weil, Ian J. Buckley, James N. McBride