Patents by Inventor Robert H. Brussell

Robert H. Brussell 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).

  • Tab with reinforced rivet hole, and tooling and associated method for providing same
    Patent number: 10384830
    Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Richard Mitchell, Craig Allen McEldowney, Robert H. Brussell, Gregory H. Butcher
  • TAB WITH REINFORCED RIVET HOLE, AND TOOLING AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAME
    Publication number: 20170113835
    Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: MARK RICHARD MITCHELL, CRAIG ALLEN MCELDOWNEY, ROBERT H. BRUSSELL, GREGORY H. BUTCHER
  • Tab with reinforced rivet hole, and tooling and associated method for providing same
    Patent number: 9573724
    Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Richard Mitchell, Craig Allen McEldowney, Robert H. Brussell, Gregory H. Butcher
  • TAB WITH REINFORCED RIVET HOLE, AND TOOLING AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PROVIDING SAME
    Publication number: 20110147382
    Abstract: A tab is provided, which includes a body having first and second opposing ends, a nose portion disposed at or about the first end of the body, a lift portion disposed at or about the second end of the body of the tab, and a rivet receiving portion disposed proximate the nose portion. The rivet receiving portion includes a generally planar portion, a rivet hole having a perimeter, and an upturned portion extending upwardly from the generally planar portion about the perimeter of the rivet hole. The upturned portion reinforces the rivet hole and has an arcuate cross section profile. An integral rivet extends through the rivet hole and is staked to affix the tab to a can end. The upturned portion is devoid of any corners or edges both before and after the integral rivet is staked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: MARK RICHARD MITCHELL, Craig Allen McEldowney, Robert H. Brussell