Patents by Inventor Richard W. Cronkhite

Richard W. Cronkhite 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: 4740227
    Abstract: A gob distributor is disclosed wherein the displacement of the gob scoops is controlled by positioned data generated by a linear displacement transducer. The transducer has an elongated tube having a free end and a screw section at the other end of the tube. The screw section is secured into a mounting bracket aperture which is secured to the drive housing. The tube (and screw portion) passes freely through an enlarged bore in the housing and the tube passes through a movable sensing head and its free end is releasably secured by a spring clamp supported by the drive housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: Emhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Bratton, Richard W. Cronkhite