Patents by Inventor Walter G. Ricks

Walter G. Ricks 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).

  • Patent number: 4573502
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method is presented for filling containers with liquids whereby one operator can quickly fill a number of containers uniformly in a fast and efficient manner. An adjustable electronic counter in communication with a programmable controller determines the amount of liquid which is directed into each container by receiving pulses from a pulse generator and a boom carriage and main support frame allow the filling assembly to be positioned over various nearby containers without the necessity of moving the containers for filling once they are placed in close proximity to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Byron H. Hurley
    Inventors: Byron H. Hurley, Walter G. Ricks
  • Patent number: 4460026
    Abstract: The invention presented herein demonstrates an apparatus and method whereby selected containers can be filled with a precise amount of a desired liquid in rapid fashion. The displacement rod of the liquid reservoir is adjusted to insure that the container is charged with the exact amount of liquid required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Inventors: Byron H. Hurley, Walter G. Ricks
  • Patent number: 4452377
    Abstract: The invention herein consists of an apparatus and method whereby containers such as syrup cannisters can be depressurized for disassembly and cleaning after use. The invention includes a relief head having a circular array of depending resilient, projecting members which are positioned to contact the dispensing valves of the containers and to allow air or other gases contained therein to escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Inventors: Byron H. Hurley, Walter G. Ricks
  • Patent number: 4265695
    Abstract: The present invention consists of labeling apparatus which includes a rotatable turnstile and an oscillating label magazine. The turnstile includes vacuum means which withdraws the label from the magazine and urges it onto an object by pneumatic means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1981
    Inventors: Byron H. Hurley, Walter G. Ricks
  • Patent number: 4196801
    Abstract: Apparatus whereby objects are pushed in a circular motion from one location to another by a rotatable cam. A guide is used to insure the delivery of the objects to a precise location and control means are employed to activate the movement of the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1980
    Inventors: Byron H. Hurley, Walter G. Ricks