Patents by Inventor Robert L. McKinney

Robert L. McKinney 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).

  • Rheometer rotor height gauge
    Patent number: 4577412
    Abstract: A rheometer rotor height gauge (54) with an indicator (56) on a sleeve (58) slidably mounted on a pedestal (62) of a base (60). A shaft (70) operatively connected to the indicator (56) projects downward to a rheometer rotor contacting member (68). The pedestal (62) is atop legs (64) atop feet (66). The gauge provides accurate readings of rotor (38) height relative to a rheometer die (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Robert L. McKinney