Patents by Inventor Kevin Quapp

Kevin Quapp 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).

  • Automated sample collection apparatus
    Patent number: 7721897
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting, sorting and storing samples from multiple batches of copper cathode is disclosed. Samples are collected at a sampling station and transferred to a collection container. The samples are then transferred to a sorting container by way of chutes forming a continuous path from the collection container to the sorting container. The sorting container is affixed on the top surface of an automated carousel having a plurality of sorting containers for sorting samples from multiple batches. Samples in the sorting containers are recovered into storage containers through an access door panel and a funnel placed beneath the access door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
    Inventors: Randy P. Woolley, Kevin Quapp
  • Automated Sample Collection Apparatus
    Publication number: 20090044642
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting, sorting and storing samples from multiple batches of copper cathode is disclosed. Samples are collected at a sampling station and transferred to a collection container. The samples are then transferred to a sorting container by way of chutes forming a continuous path from the collection container to the sorting container. The sorting container is affixed on the top surface of an automated carousel having a plurality of sorting containers for sorting samples from multiple batches. Samples in the sorting containers are recovered into storage containers through an access door panel and a funnel placed beneath the access door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Randy P. Woolley, Kevin Quapp