Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Viani

Kenneth G. Viani 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).

  • Adjustable gripper arm
    Patent number: 4728097
    Abstract: The size of the gap separating first and second jaw members (26, 28) comprising a gripper arm is made adjustable by the provision of a translatable bracket (80) upon which an actuator (30) is supported. As the bracket (80) translates, so do the actuator (30) and a linkage (32) which connects a pivotable jaw member (28) to the actuator (30). Translation of the actuator (30) and linkage (32) changes the size of the gap separating the pivotable jaw member (28) and the other jaw member (26), thereby permitting the gripper arm to accommodate and engage articles of differing thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1988
    Assignee: Bell & Howell Company
    Inventors: Gary L. Vandersyde, Kenneth G. Viani, Paul J. Beatty, Winston A. Orsinger