Patents by Inventor Van B. Hostetler

Van B. Hostetler 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).

  • Inspection apparatus for filled capsule
    Patent number: 4144970
    Abstract: A rotary capsule receiving platform is provided having a plurality of vertical hollow receiving tubes, with means for positioning each tube beneath a filled capsule supply hopper for receiving a capsule in an upright position. A plurality of retaining sleeves closely envelop the tubes and extend beyond the free ends of the tubes in a first position for receiving the filled capsule and upon advancing to an X-ray emitting and measuring unit are lowered into a second position to fully expose the filled capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Hugh P. McKnight, Van B. Hostetler
  • Cannula male adaptor plug extractor
    Patent number: D270944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1983
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventor: Van B. Hostetler