Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Ruda

Joseph C. Ruda 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 storage of molded discs
    Patent number: 4623064
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for in-process storage of a stack of molded discs which is comprised of a rigid base member and inflatable tubular member attached to the base member which can be inflated so as to hold the stack of discs placed on the base member securely in position and protected from physical damage during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: RCA Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph C. Ruda
  • Active tape storage bin
    Patent number: 4394951
    Abstract: A conveyor belt is located along the bottom of a tape bin to support a stack of tape folds. The tape bin contains a U-shaped cradle for shaping the upper run of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt drives the tape stack around the U-turn from the feed end of the bin to its payout end to present the output end of the tape with very little resistance or pressure from the tape stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: RCA Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph C. Ruda, Richard E. Wartzok, Robert J. Wedekind