Patents by Inventor Richard R. Lucas
Richard R. Lucas 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).
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Patent number: 11065624Abstract: A package reducing device includes a hopper having lap over rings, first and second main shafts which traverse the hopper, first and second pipe shafts are secured to the main shafts, where the ends of the pipe shafts are positioned interior to the lap over rings. First and second rings extend from the pipe shafts having recessed openings to position a fastener interior to the surface of the rings. Tooth plates having teeth are attached to the rings. A first motor rotates the one pipe shaft at a first rate and a second motor rotates another pipe shaft at a slower rate of rotation. The pipe shafts are rotated in an inboard direction, and the motors include variable frequency drives. The teeth reduce the size of packaging and food transported inside of the packaging during use of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard R. Lucas, Glen Jeurissen
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Publication number: 20210001347Abstract: A package reducing device includes a hopper having lap over rings, first and second main shafts which traverse the hopper, first and second pipe shafts are secured to the main shafts, where the ends of the pipe shafts are positioned interior to the lap over rings. First and second rings extend from the pipe shafts having recessed openings to position a fastener interior to the surface of the rings. Tooth plates having teeth are attached to the rings. A first motor rotates the one pipe shaft at a first rate and a second motor rotates another pipe shaft at a slower rate of rotation. The pipe shafts are rotated in an inboard direction, and the motors include variable frequency drives. The teeth reduce the size of packaging and food transported inside of the packaging during use of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard R. Lucas, Glen Jeurissen
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Patent number: 9174219Abstract: A radially projecting member (e.g., a paddle assembly) including a pin having a head; a paddle pivotally engaged to the head; and a shear member engaged to the head and to the paddle, the shear member being constructed and arranged to fracture to permit pivotal rotation of the paddle relative to the head.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard V. Lucas, Glen A. Jeurissen, Richard R. Lucas
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Patent number: 9174220Abstract: A grinder/dryer having a plurality of beater blades carried on a rotating shaft in a cylindrical housing, including one or a plurality of grinding members on the cylindrical side wall. The grinding members are adjustably positioned at different locations within the cylinder. The grinding members may be provided in a variety of different combination of elevated ridges and/or valleys used to dry and classify materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard R. Lucas, Christopher T. Dolan, Gilbert F. Sticha
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Publication number: 20140239105Abstract: A radially projecting member (e.g., a paddle assembly) including a pin having a head; a paddle pivotally engaged to the head; and a shear member engaged to the head and to the paddle, the shear member being constructed and arranged to fracture to permit pivotal rotation of the paddle relative to the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard V. Lucas, Glen A. Jeurissen, Richard R. Lucas
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Publication number: 20140231560Abstract: A grinder/dryer having a plurality of beater blades carried on a rotating shaft in a cylindrical housing, including one or a plurality of grinding members on the cylindrical side wall. The grinding members are adjustably positioned at different locations within the cylinder. The grinding members may be provided in a variety of different combination of elevated ridges and/or valleys used to dry and classify materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard R. Lucas, Christopher T. Dolan, Gilbert F. Sticha
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Patent number: 8727254Abstract: A radially projecting member (e.g., a paddle assembly) including a pin having a head; a paddle pivotally engaged to the head; and a shear member engaged to the head and to the paddle, the shear member being constructed and arranged to fracture to permit pivotal rotation of the paddle relative to the head.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard V. Lucas, Glen A. Jeurissen, Richard R. Lucas
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Patent number: 8714467Abstract: A grinder/dryer having a plurality of beater blades carried on a rotating shaft in a cylindrical housing, including one or a plurality of grinding members on the cylindrical side wall. The grinding members are adjustably positioned at different locations within the cylinder. The grinding members may be provided in a variety of different combination of elevated ridges and/or valleys used to dry and classify materials.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Scott Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard R. Lucas, Christopher T. Dolan, Gilbert F. Sticha
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Publication number: 20110186664Abstract: A grinder/dryer having a plurality of beater blades carried on a rotating shaft in a cylindrical housing, including one or a plurality of grinding members on the cylindrical side wall. The grinding members are adjustably positioned at different locations within the cylinder. The grinding members may be provided in a variety of different combination of elevated ridges and/or valleys used to dry and classify materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: SCOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Richard R. Lucas, Christopher T. Dolan, Gilbert F. Sticha