Patents by Inventor Robert B. McCaslin

Robert B. McCaslin 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).

  • Adjustable volume side discharge feeder
    Patent number: 6814111
    Abstract: An adjustable, side discharge side discharge volumetric feeder particularly suitable for handling products of large articulate configurations. Product is rate fed to a plurality of volumetric chambers having a movable bottom for volume adjustment and an open side wall covered and uncovered by a belt for product discharge. Process and alternatives are disclosed. The feeder manages large particulates such as snacks, pet foods, cereals, candy and the like in a volumetric manner, at high speeds up to 1500 pouches per minute in a gentle manner that minimizes product breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: R.A. Jones & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Frank G. Oliverio, Boris E. Makutonin, Robert B. McCaslin