Patents by Inventor Richard N. Heino

Richard N. Heino 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).

  • Feed tray for singularizing objects
    Patent number: 5489019
    Abstract: The invention relates to a feed tray for singularizing objects. The tray includes at least one guide path extending the length of the tray for transporting and singularizing objects. The path comprises a number of segments, at least some of which define a direction of movement oriented at an angle with respect to the drive axis of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Stokes-Merrill Corporation
    Inventors: James M. DiNanno, Richard N. Heino, John P. Maillet, Jr.
  • Apparatus for packaging a predetermined quantity of objects and a counting device therefor
    Patent number: 5463839
    Abstract: An apparatus for packaging a predetermined quantity of objects and a counting device therefor is disclosed. The counting device includes a feed tray for singularizing objects, and the tray has at least one guide path including segments defining a direction of movement along the path oriented at an angle with respect to the drive axis of the tray. The packaging apparatus includes the counting device and associated components and controls for the automatic, high speed filling of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: The Lakso Company
    Inventors: Thomas C. Stange, James M. DiNanno, John P. Maillet, Jr., Richard N. Heino
  • Article dispensing machine
    Patent number: 4017003
    Abstract: An article dispensing machine, of the type which has a conveyor including holders provided with a multiplicity of open-ended cavities for receiving the articles to be dispensed and for dispensing them by gravity discharge on tilting of the holders, is provided with ejectors for forcibly discharging any stuck articles which do not discharge by gravity. The ejectors are operative on the holders while tilted and are inserted through cooperating openings provided into the cavities to eject such stuck articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: The Lakso Company, Incorporated
    Inventor: Richard N. Heino