Patents by Inventor Kyle A. McKee

Kyle A. McKee 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).

  • Rotary capping machine
    Patent number: 5157897
    Abstract: A rotary capping machine is disclosed for application of screw-on closure caps to bottles, jars, or other containers. The machine includes a guiding mechanism which insures that a cap is held in a proper position on a transfer mechanism of the machine. Capping head assemblies of this machine each include a magnetic pickup arrangement, with a friction tip provided for contact with the closure caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Kyle A. McKee, Bryan M. Hankel