Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Knepshield

Thomas R. Knepshield 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).

  • Casing ring device
    Patent number: 4599764
    Abstract: A casing ring device is mounted on the end of a stuffing horn of a stuffing machine and is positioned so that the shirred casing passes over the ring during the stuffing operation. The casing ring device includes a ring member formed of a metallic material with means thereon for releasable attachment to the stuffing horn. A sleeve formed of yieldable material embraces the ring member and includes a tapered forward portion which projects into the conventional brake ring and cooperates therewith to retard movement of the casing during the stuffing operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Vista International Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas R. Knepshield