Patents by Inventor Victor L. Kerns

Victor L. Kerns 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).

  • Riser removal device
    Patent number: 4402443
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to a device for removing risers or the like from metal castings. The device generally includes a frame on which there is mounted a power actuated means for fracturing and separating the riser from the casting and a retaining and locating means which serves to locate and retain the power actuated means in a position in which it is operative to strike the riser and separate it from the casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1983
    Assignee: AMSTED Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Victor L. Kerns, David A. Sager