Patents by Inventor Randy L. Jacoby

Randy L. Jacoby 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).

  • Slide gate assembly and mixer including a slide gate assembly
    Patent number: 11607655
    Abstract: A slide gate assembly includes a mounting plate with a through opening and an upper surface, and a top plate with a through opening and lower surface, wherein the through opening of the top plate aligns with the through opening of the mounting plate. A slide plate is mounted between the lower surface of the top plate and the upper surface of the mounting plate, wherein the slide plate is slidable between a closed position and an open position, wherein, in the closed position the slide plate blocks material passage from the opening of the top plate to the opening of the bottom plate, wherein, in the open position, the slide plate permits material passage from the opening of the top plate to the opening of the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Randy L. Jacoby, Jason D. Switzer, Joel L. Everhart, John A. Cremeens
  • SLIDE GATE ASSEMBLY AND MIXER INCLUDING A SLIDE GATE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210362107
    Abstract: A slide gate assembly includes a mounting plate with a through opening and an upper surface, and a top plate with a through opening and lower surface, wherein the through opening of the top plate aligns with the through opening of the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Randy L. JACOBY, Jason D. SWITZER, Joel L. EVERHART, John A. CREMEENS
  • Seal arrangement for horizontal mixer bowl
    Patent number: 10149482
    Abstract: A horizontal mixer includes a mixer bowl seal arrangement with a removable seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Ricky D. Kesig, John A. Cremeens, Aaron E. Pollock, Jason D. Switzer, Randy L. Jacoby, Joel J. Everhart, Kyle R. Pulfer
  • SEAL ARRANGEMENT FOR HORIZONTAL MIXER BOWL
    Publication number: 20180255788
    Abstract: A horizontal mixer includes a mixer bowl seal arrangement with a removable seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ricky D. Kesig, John A. Cremeens, Aaron E. Pollock, Jason D. Switzer, Randy L. Jacoby, Joel J. Everhart, Kyle R. Pulfer
  • HORIZONTAL DOUGH MIXER ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-REDUCTION GEAR ARRANGEMENT FOR BOWL TILT
    Publication number: 20120069699
    Abstract: A mixing bowl-tilt system for a horizontal mixer includes a multi-stage gear reduction unit having an input and an output, wherein the input is connected to be rotated by a motor and the output is operatively connected to rotate a mixing bowl. Rotation of the input results in rotation of the mixing bowl. The multi-stage gear reduction unit is non-back driving and self locking and includes a first stage reduction and a second stage reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory A. Balnoschan, Douglas A. Gaier, Randy L. Jacoby, Ankush B. Mittal