Patents by Inventor Keichi Ikeda

Keichi Ikeda 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 and method for wrapping an external tape support about a filter element assembly
    Patent number: 4692196
    Abstract: An automatic wrapping apparatus for wrapping an external tape support about a filter element includes an indexable turret assembly having a plurality of filter element clamps rotatably mounted at spaced radial positions on the indexable turret. Means are provided at one of the radial positions for rotating a filter element clamp about a longitudinal axis. The wrapping apparatus also includes means for selectively varying the position of the strand of tape along the longitudinal axis during rotation of the clamp. Further, the apparatus includes means for severing the strand of tape and wrapping the severed ends about a respective pleated filter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Norman W. Ellegood, Joel L. Fritsche, John J. Groezinger, Keichi Ikeda, Ronald W. Streitmatter