Patents by Inventor Newton R. Rickenbach

Newton R. Rickenbach 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: 4568406
    Abstract: A cap-lining machine is constructed with a minimal number of mechanical parts and is provided with a modular and quickly replaceable liner punch and insert station, which readily may be changed to accommodate caps of different diameters with a minimum amount of down time. In addition, sensing switches are employed with an electronic control system in lieu of conventional mechanical connections to prevent the machine from moving on to the next step in its operation unless all previous steps of operation have been completed in proper sequence. Operation interruption is accomplished in a jam-proof manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: Top Seal Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kieran, Newton R. Rickenbach