Patents by Inventor Stuart R. Aldrich
Stuart R. Aldrich 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).
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Patent number: 9996072Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Lean Tool Systems, LLCInventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, Brennan J. McClure, David L. Lee, Brandon J. Vaughn, Simon A. Soot, Norman F. Gorny, Matthew T. Harris, Richard R. Gilmore
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Publication number: 20150073579Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: LEAN TOOL SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, Brennan J. McClure, David L. Lee, Brandon J. Vaughn, Simon A. Soot, Norman F. Gorny, Matthew T. Harris, Richard R. Gilmore
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Patent number: 8783140Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Lean Tool Systems, LLCInventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, Brennan J. McClure, David L. Lee, Brandon J. Vaughn, Simon A. Soot, Norman F. Gorny, Matthew T. Harris, Richard R. Gilmore
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Publication number: 20130036890Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: PRECISION AUTOMATION, INC.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
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Publication number: 20110175273Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
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Publication number: 20110056344Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces according to entered and/or calculated target dimensions and processing the workpieces with a tool to generate products having the target dimensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, Brennan J. McClure, David L. Lee, Brandon J. Vaughn, Simon A. Soot, Norman F. Gorny, Matthew T. Harris, Richard R. Gilmore
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Publication number: 20090299519Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: PRECISION AUTOMATION, INC.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
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Patent number: 7483765Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Precision Automation, Inc.Inventors: Spencer B. Dick, Stuart R. Aldrich, David A. Morgan, Robert P. Hodges, Simon A. Soot, Jody S. Carpenter, John S. Gorny
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Patent number: 6675947Abstract: A recycling machine is provided which compacts containers using a multi-purpose compacting system which includes a roller assembly having a roller configured to draw containers through an adjustable container-receiving throat. The compacting system also includes a base plate assembly with a movable base plate which at least partially defines the throat, the base plate being mounted for movement between a first orientation wherein the base plate is a first predetermined distance from the roller so as to define an open container-receiving throat, and a second orientation wherein the base plate is a second lesser predetermined distance from the roller so as to close the container-receiving throat. The throat typically is closed as the container passes between the roller and the base plate so as to compact the container therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Can & Bottle Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kris M. Kiva, Stuart R. Aldrich, John A. Coyne
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Patent number: 6547055Abstract: A reverse vending machine is configured to selectively accept bulk fed containers, the machine including an in-feed station with an in-feed door and a hopper accessible via the in-feed door, the hopper having a first mouth which is open when the in-feed door is in an open orientation and closed when the in-feed door is in a closed orientation. The in-feed door has a second mouth, which is smaller than the first mouth, and which remains open regardless of in-feed door orientation. The in-feed station thus is configured to simultaneously freely receive multiple disarrayed containers through the first mouth when the in-feed door is in the open orientation and is configured to receive containers through the second mouth when the in-feed door is in the closed orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Can & Bottle Systems, Inc.Inventors: John A. Coyne, Stuart R. Aldrich, Griffin S. Hampson, Kris M. Kiva
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Publication number: 20030010597Abstract: A recycling machine is provided which compacts containers using a multi-purpose compacting system which includes a roller assembly having a roller configured to draw containers through an adjustable container-receiving throat. The compacting system also includes a base plate assembly with a movable base plate which at least partially defines the throat, the base plate being mounted for movement between a first orientation wherein the base plate is a first predetermined distance from the roller so as to define an open container-receiving throat, and a second orientation wherein the base plate is a second lesser predetermined distance from the roller so as to close the container-receiving throat. The throat typically is closed as the container passes between the roller and the base plate so as to compact the container therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventors: Kris M. Kiva, Stuart R. Aldrich, John A. Coyne
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Publication number: 20030010598Abstract: A container compacting system comprising a frame, a reference surface operatively mounted on the frame and a cam operatively mounted to the frame for rotation about a cam axis and a base plate assembly including a foldable base plate and a cam follower operatively secured to the foldable base plate to form at least a portion of a driving connection between the reference surface and the foldable base plate, the foldable base plate being operatively pivotally mounted on the frame for movement with the cam follower, under driving influence of the cam, between a first orientation wherein the foldable base plate is a first predetermined distance from the reference surface so as to define an open container-receiving throat, and a second orientation wherein the foldable base plate is a second lesser predetermined distance from the reference surface so as to close the container-receiving throat, the base plate assembly further including a shock absorber arrangement operatively secured to a folding portion of the baseType: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2002Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventors: Kris M. Kiva, Stuart R. Aldrich, John A. Coyne
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Publication number: 20010052445Abstract: A reverse vending machine is configured to selectively accept bulk fed containers, the machine including an in-feed station with an in-feed door and a hopper accessible via the in-feed door, the hopper having a first mouth which is open when the in-feed door is in an open orientation and closed when the in-feed door is in a closed orientation. The in-feed door has a second mouth, which is smaller than the first mouth, and which remains open regardless of in-feed door orientation. The in-feed station thus is configured to simultaneously freely receive multiple disarrayed containers through the first mouth when the in-feed door is in the open orientation and is configured to receive containers through the second mouth when the in-feed door is in the closed orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Inventors: John A. Coyne, Stuart R. Aldrich, Griffin S. Hampson, Kris M. Kiva
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Patent number: 6186308Abstract: A reverse vending machine is configured to selectively accept bulk fed containers, the machine including an in-feed station with an in-feed door and a hopper accessible via the in-feed door, the hopper having a first mouth which is open when the in-feed door is in an open orientation and closed when the in-feed door is in a closed orientation. The in-feed door has a second mouth, which is smaller than the first mouth, and which remains open regardless of in-feed door orientation. The in-feed station thus is configured to simultaneously freely receive multiple disarrayed containers through the first mouth when the in-feed door is in the open orientation and is configured to receive containers through the second mouth when the in-feed door is in the closed orientation.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Can & Bottle Systems, Inc.Inventors: John A. Coyne, Stuart R. Aldrich, Griffin S. Hampson, Kris M. Kiva
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Patent number: 5927462Abstract: A recycling machine is provided which compacts containers using a multi-purpose compacting system which includes a roller assembly having a roller configured to draw containers through an adjustable container-receiving throat. The compacting system also includes a base plate assembly with a movable base plate which at least partially defines the throat, the base plate being mounted for movement between a first orientation wherein the base plate is a first predetermined distance from the roller so as to define an open container-receiving throat, and a second orientation wherein the base plate is a second lesser predetermined distance from the roller so as to close the container-receiving throat. The throat typically is closed as the container passes between the roller and the base plate so as to compact the container therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Can & Bottle Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kris M. Kiva, Stuart R. Aldrich, John A. Coyne
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Patent number: 5273149Abstract: A system, such as a reverse vending machine, for handling redeemable beverage containers of the type carrying side-borne, optically readable information codes. Featured in the machine specifically described herein is a scanning station along the sides of which are plural elongate rotary brushes whose bristles engage an endo-fed end for the purpose of both propelling it through the station for further processing, and for spinning it within the station for presentation for reading by an outboard optical scanner of the information code carried on the container.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1992Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: Can & Bottle Systems Inc.Inventors: Stuart R. Aldrich, Ronald F. Golownia
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Patent number: 4653627Abstract: A reverse vending machine provides for the separation, counting and crushing of beverage containers of a predetermined size range and composition. The machine includes an in-feed station for receiving multiple, disarrayed containers, an on-load station, and an in-feed conveyor operable to transport multiple, disarrayed containers from the in-feed station to the on-load station. A separator/conveyor is provided for separating, singularly, a container from the disarrayed containers, and for transporting a container so separated from the on-load station to the off-load station. Mechanisms are provided to reject unacceptable containers between the on-load station and the off-load station. A counter is provided for counting the number of acceptable containers. The containers pass into a crusher which reduces the volume of the containers. A receipt printer is provided to print a receipt indicating the number of acceptable containers processed by the machine. A microprocessor coordinates machine operating cycles.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1985Date of Patent: March 31, 1987Assignee: Can and Bottle Systems, Inc.Inventors: Alfred A. Hampson, Blair M. Hampson, Stuart R. Aldrich, Lyndon J. Robie
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Patent number: D766346Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventor: Stuart R. Aldrich