Patents by Inventor Kenvin R. Fincham

Kenvin R. Fincham 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).

  • Article transport system
    Patent number: 4915547
    Abstract: A transport system particularly for flat articles, e.g. cards, includes guides which allow alternate articles to be conveyed in different orientations through the same duct (122) so that the risk of jamming or shingling during conveyance is eliminated. In a preferred arrangement the system includes a crossed-axes pneumatic duct (122) and driven rollers (144) for introducing cards (12) into the duct in different orientations. The system also includes intermediate air supply stations (138), a card inspection unit (134), and a receiving station (139) including a device (145) for turning cards so that they are all received in the same orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Molins PLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Cahill, Kenvin R. Fincham