Patents by Inventor Richard R. Kinney

Richard R. Kinney 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).

  • Chuck with improved gripping stroke
    Patent number: 12208452
    Abstract: A chuck for gripping a workpiece includes: a chuck body; a jaw connected to the chuck body for constrained movement relative to the chuck body along a jaw path in jaw-closing and jaw-opening directions; an actuator body connected to the chuck body for constrained movement relative to the chuck body along an actuator path; and a slider body connected to the chuck body for constrained movement relative to the chuck body along a slider body path. The slider body is connected to the jaw for constrained movement relative to the jaw along a slider-body-to-jaw path. The slider body is connected to the actuator body for constrained movement relative to the actuator body along a slider-body-to-actuator-body path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: WORKHOLDING US HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard M. Kesterke, III, Brian Lee Kinney, Daniel R. Duell, Chun Zhang
  • Homogenization valve
    Patent number: 5899564
    Abstract: An homogenization valve design yields improved homogenization efficiency. The length of the valve surface relative to the valve seat or land is controlled so that the overlap is limited. This allows convergence between turbulent mixing layers and a homogenization zone. Preferably some overlap is provided, however, to contribute to the stability of the valves and avoid destructive chattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: APV Homogenizer Group, Div. of APV North America
    Inventors: Richard R. Kinney, William D. Pandolfe, R. Daniel Ferguson
  • Homogenization valve
    Patent number: 5749650
    Abstract: An homogenization valve design yields improved homogenization efficiency. The length of the valve surface relative to the valve seat or land is controlled so that the overlap is limited. This allows convergence between turbulent mixing layers and a homogenization zone. Preferably some overlap is provided, however, to contribute to the stability of the valves and avoid destructive chattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: APV Homogenizer Group, a Division of APV North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard R. Kinney, William D. Pandolfe, R. Daniel Ferguson