Patents by Inventor Kevin R. Razy

Kevin R. Razy 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).

  • Systems and methods for gripping and handling a bead apex
    Patent number: 9126340
    Abstract: A system for handling a bead apex comprises a first jaw having open and closed states, which is configured to engage a first surface of a bead apex in the closed state. The system further comprises a second jaw having open and closed states, and a plurality of grippers coupled to the second jaw. Selected ones of the plurality of grippers are configured to engage a second surface of the bead apex in the closed state of the second jaw. Further, at least one of the plurality of grippers comprises a tapered end surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Bartell Machinery Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Paul D Gatley, Kevin R Razy, John R Russo, II
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GRIPPING AND HANDLING A BEAD APEX
    Publication number: 20150108780
    Abstract: A system for handling a bead apex comprises a first jaw having open and closed states, which is configured to engage a first surface of a bead apex in the closed state. The system further comprises a second jaw having open and closed states, and a plurality of grippers coupled to the second jaw. Selected ones of the plurality of grippers are configured to engage a second surface of the bead apex in the closed state of the second jaw. Further, at least one of the plurality of grippers comprises a tapered end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Paul D. Gatley, Kevin R. Razy, John R. Russo, II