Patents by Inventor Larry C. Hunter

Larry C. Hunter 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).

  • Veneer lathe charging method for determining log spin axis
    Patent number: 4965734
    Abstract: A veneer lathe charging apparatus includes a break-beam scanning system and a computer for determining an optimal log spin axis. The charging apparatus further includes charger arms independently operable and adjustable to transfer a log from a scanning station to a veneer lathe so that a predetermined spin axis is precisely aligned in the chucks of a veneer lathe. Additionally, there is provided an extendible-retractable spindle assembly operable for rotating a log during scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Applied Theory, Division of U.S.N.R., Inc.
    Inventors: Paul O. Edwards, William E. Bolton, Larry C. Hunter, Amos A. Horner
  • Veneer lathe charging apparatus and method for determining log spin axis
    Patent number: 4246940
    Abstract: A veneer lathe charging apparatus includes a break-beam scanning system and a computer for determining an optimal log spin axis. The charging apparatus further includes charger arms independently operable and adjustable to transfer a log from a scanning station to a veneer lathe so that a predetermined spin axis is precisely alighed in the chucks of a veneer lathe. Additionally, there is provided an extendible-retractable spindle assembly operable for rotating a log during scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Assignee: Applied Theory Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul O. Edwards, William E. Bolton, Larry C. Hunter, Amos A. Horner