Patents by Inventor Vance L. Kirklin

Vance L. Kirklin 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).

  • Carton filling system
    Patent number: 4351141
    Abstract: A carton filling system is provided for continuously and substantially uniformly filling a succession of cartons with a product for shipping. The system is uniquely adapted for handling irregular-shaped products, such as frozen parfried potato strips, for filling the cartons to have a maximum bulk density, and thereby maximize the quantity of product which can be contained in the cartons. The system is embodied in apparatus and method for orienting the product prior to and during filling of the cartons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1982
    Assignee: J. R. Simplot Company
    Inventors: Paul H. Glorfield, Spencer L. Bryant, Vance L. Kirklin