Patents by Inventor Ricky J. Turner

Ricky J. Turner 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).

  • Automatic glass cutting and positioning system
    Patent number: 5054355
    Abstract: An apparatus for cutting glass produced in a continuous flow process is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cutting and/or scoring means, a linear step motor means, a rail means, an actuator for elevating a cutting and/or scoring means, and a control means. The apparatus will position the cutting means accurately and quickly, because the linear step motor is utilized and, thus, the amount of cullet will be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Thor R. Tisse, Ricky J. Turner