Patents by Inventor Kenneth Rinard

Kenneth Rinard 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).

  • Platen press
    Patent number: 6935228
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for varying the dwell parameters for a platen press are disclosed. The method involves creating an impression force between first and second platens using a driven biasing member where movement of the member is controlled by a tensioner. The apparatus includes a driven biasing member that is linked to at least one of the first and second platens that form the press and a tensioner linked to the biasing member. The bias and tensioner permit the dwell time to be extended and allows the impression force between the platens to be variably applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry A Brandtjen, Jr., Kenneth Rinard, Robert W. Palmer