Patents by Inventor Kurt Lindsey

Kurt Lindsey 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).

  • Patent number: 8919729
    Abstract: An adjustable thermal die assembly is provided. The thermal die assembly includes a thermal forming die and at least one insert. The thermal forming die has at least one die cavity of a select shape. The die further has at least one opening to the at least one die cavity. The at least one insert has at least one internal passage that is conformed to have a shape of the at least one opening to the at least one die cavity of the die. Moreover, the at least one insert is configured and arranged to be selectively coupled to the die with the at least one internal passage of the at least one insert aligning with the at least one opening of the at least one die cavity to selectively increase a depth of a forming cavity of the thermal forming assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Hormel Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel S. Miller, Steven E. Sampson, LouJean Reid, Frank D. Fryer, Danny K. Petersen, Kurt A. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20120286446
    Abstract: An adjustable thermal die assembly is provided. The thermal die assembly includes a thermal forming die and at least one insert. The thermal forming die has at least one die cavity of a select shape. The die further has at least one opening to the at least one die cavity. The at least one insert has at least one internal passage that is conformed to have a shape of the at least one opening to the at least one die cavity of the die. Moreover, the at least one insert is configured and arranged to be selectively coupled to the die with the at least one internal passage of the at least one insert aligning with the at least one opening of the at least one die cavity to selectively increase a depth of a forming cavity of the thermal forming assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel S. Miller, Steven E. Sampson, LouJean Reid, Frank D. Fryer, Danny K. Petersen, Kurt A. Lindsey
  • Publication number: 20060196406
    Abstract: A position indicator may include a position indicator display and mechanism. A polymer housing houses the position indicator display and mechanism and a one-piece clear polymer cover encloses the position indicator display and mechanism in the polymer housing. The position indicator may further include a hinge and hand-operated latch that secures the one-piece clear polymer cover to the polymer housing such that the one-piece clear polymer cover can be opened without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Augusto Hernandez (Deceased), Jonathan Schaar, Kurt Lindsey, Augusto Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20050269191
    Abstract: A load tap changer connected to a power source to control voltage supplied from the power source to a load includes a base assembly that includes a base element onto which multiple stationary contacts that connect to taps of a winding of an electrical control device are mounted. The load tap changer also includes a movable assembly that includes a movable element that rotates to connect at least one pair of movable contacts mounted on the movable element to a stationary contact to select a corresponding tap. The load tap changer also includes a cover assembly that includes a cover element onto which a motor that rotates the movable element relative to the base assembly is mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Kurt Lindsey, Rick Rachwal, Richard Marusinec
  • Publication number: 20050061641
    Abstract: A position indicator may include a position indicator display and mechanism. A polymer housing houses the position indicator display and mechanism and a one-piece clear polymer cover encloses the position indicator display and mechanism in the polymer housing. The position indicator may further include a hinge and hand-operated latch that secures the one-piece clear polymer cover to the polymer housing such that the one-piece clear polymer cover can be opened without the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Augusto Hernandez, Augusto Hernandez, Jonathan Schaar, Kurt Lindsey
  • Patent number: 5084597
    Abstract: An electrical switch including a frame defined by a base and two opposing end walls extending substantially perpendicular from the base, and a spindle journalled in the line holes in the end walls to allow for oscillatory movement of the spindle. A plurality of resilient stationary contacts arms are releasably secured to the base and are cooperable with the moveable contact. A cam having a plurality of concave recesses on its periphery is positioned on the spindle. A bearings surface is biased against the cam. The biasing is accomplished by a spring positioned in a housing mounted on the frame. There is also a handle connected to the spindle for rotating the spindle so that the bearing surface may engage the cam recesses to releasably lock the spindle in a plurality of positions, thus resulting in the stationary contacts arm and moveable contact being selectively maintained in different electrical connection relationships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: Furnas Electric Co.
    Inventors: Kurt Lindsey, George Duda
  • Patent number: 4868356
    Abstract: Disconnection of a fluid conduit from a fluid fitting 38 and electrical conduit from apertures 28 in a fluid pressure sensing switch when servicing is required is avoided in a construction wherein a switch module 12 is secured to a base 10 mounting a fluid pressure receiving fitting 38 and electrical conduit receiving apertures 28 by only two threaded fasteners 24, allowing the module 12 to be separated readily from the base 10 without disturbing conduit connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Furnas Electric Company
    Inventors: Kurt Lindsey, Clem P. Sitar