Patents by Inventor Michael J. Melaragno

Michael J. Melaragno 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: 8050056
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for electronic components is provided. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting frame including a support portion, backing portion, and lip portion. The backing portion is coupled to a support portion rear end and includes a first segment and a second segment, wherein the second segment is oriented perpendicular to the support portion and the first portion. The lip portion is coupled to a support portion front end such that the support portion and the lip portion define a plurality of slots extending therethrough. The mounting apparatus also includes a plurality of tee bolts each including a first portion and a second portion extending perpendicularly through the first portion, wherein the first portion is removably inserted into a slot. The mounting apparatus also includes a plurality of locating pins that are inserted into a threaded hole extending through the backing portion second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Melaragno, Glenn A. Jessen, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Timothy J. Rozic, Russell C. Fisher, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090257204
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for electronic components is provided. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting frame including a support portion, backing portion, and lip portion. The backing portion is coupled to a support portion rear end and includes a first segment and a second segment, wherein the second segment is oriented perpendicular to the support portion and the first portion. The lip portion is coupled to a support portion front end such that the support portion and the lip portion define a plurality of slots extending therethrough. The mounting apparatus also includes a plurality of tee bolts each including a first portion and a second portion extending perpendicularly through the first portion, wherein the first portion is removably inserted into a slot. The mounting apparatus also includes a plurality of locating pins that are inserted into a threaded hole extending through the backing portion second segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Melaragno, Glenn A. Jessen, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Timothy J. Rozic, Russell C. Fisher, JR.
  • Patent number: 6089283
    Abstract: A method of filling containers with bulk material wherein a bag is filled, weighed and densified at the same time. The bag is supported on a releasable hanger. The bag is constantly weighed, and a predetermined quantity of material is placed in the bag. The bag is raised and lowered and vibrated to settle, or densify, the material while the material is being admitted to the bag. The bag may be vibrated while being filled by counter-rotating vibrators. The material is weighed and the net weight is determined. The method of the present invention can be used for filling drums, boxes and other containers, as well as bags. Specific designed power operated hooks are used to support the bag. The containers are supported on a platform. Drums as well as bags can be filled without any change in the machine requiring tools. A three piece spout is used to fill bags and a drum head adapter is supported on the spout to fill drums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Renold, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Sienerth, John E. Zarycki, Michael J. Melaragno
  • Patent number: 5975155
    Abstract: A container filling machine having a frame and a fill station on the frame. The fill station has hooks to engage stirrups on the top of the bag. The fill station also has a platform to support a first open topped container. The fill station also has hooks to support a first open top container. A filling member is supported on the hooks for supporting an open top container. A dispensing means is supported on the frame of the open top container to fill the top container and to fill a container resting on the platform. Means is provided to automatically release the hooks and means is provided to shake the bag to settle the material in it and to move the bags towards the front of the machine. Hooks are used to facilitate removing the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Renold, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Sienerth, John E. Zarycki, Michael J. Melaragno