Patents by Inventor William Kuhn

William Kuhn 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: 11858752
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Robert D. Lundahl, Robert W. Cutlip, Mark G. Bankard, William D. Finch
  • Patent number: 11724891
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Robert D. Lundahl, Robert W. Cutlip, Mark G. Bankard, William D. Finch
  • Publication number: 20230089817
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Robert D. Lundahl, Robert W. Cutlip, Mark G. Bankard, William D. Finch
  • Publication number: 20220396434
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Robert D. Lundahi, Robert W. Cutlip, Mark G. Bankard, William D. Finch
  • Patent number: 11247849
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Robert D. Lundahl, Robert W. Cutlip, Mark G. Bankard, William D. Finch
  • Patent number: 11130643
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system that is repositionable along a track system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system that is repositionable along the track system between the infeed side and the pass-through side by attachment within one or more channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Patent number: 11097285
    Abstract: A centrifugal separator for separating blow-by gases into cleaned air and liquid for recirculation through an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Kuhn Performance Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20210078808
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system that is repositionable along a track system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system that is repositionable along the track system between the infeed side and the pass-through side by attachment within one or more channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20200307921
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Patent number: 10640303
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system that is repositionable along a track system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system that is repositionable along the track system between the infeed side and the pass-through side by attachment within one or more channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Patent number: 10532894
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20190210039
    Abstract: A centrifugal separator for separating blow-by gases into cleaned air and liquid for recirculation through an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20190152720
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system that is repositionable along a track system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system that is repositionable along the track system between the infeed side and the pass-through side by attachment within one or more channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20180257872
    Abstract: A modular transfer system with a primary flow system and a diverter system. The primary flow system includes a primary flow belt for conveying an article along a primary flow path from an infeed side of the modular transfer system to a pass-through side of the modular transfer system. The diverter system includes one or more diverter belts for diverting an article from the primary flow path towards a divert side of the modular transfer system. The primary flow belt includes multiple movable components contacting the diverter belt. The movable components can have one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: John William Kuhn
  • Patent number: 7681710
    Abstract: Modular transfer band assemblies and systems are provided. The modular transfer band assemblies may include a frame, pulleys supported by the frame, and a belt provided around the pulleys. The belt is configured to be driven to transfer an article off of a main conveyor line having rollers for conveying the article. The removable belt module is configured to be engaged and disengaged from the main conveyor line without the use of tools as a single, self-contained unit. Modular transfer band assembly systems may include the modular transfer band assembly and a support structure, wherein the modular transfer band assembly is removably attached to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: FKI Logistex, Inc.
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Charles Burdine, Barry Edwin Brown, James Matthew Dickman
  • Publication number: 20090255784
    Abstract: Modular transfer band assemblies and systems are provided. The modular transfer band assemblies may include a frame, pulleys supported by the frame, and a belt provided around the pulleys. The belt is configured to be driven to transfer an article off of a main conveyor line having rollers for conveying the article. The removable belt module is configured to be engaged and disengaged from the main conveyor line without the use of tools as a single, self-contained unit. Modular transfer band assembly systems may include the modular transfer band assembly and a support structure, wherein the modular transfer band assembly is removably attached to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: FKI LOGISTEX, INC.
    Inventors: John William Kuhn, Charles Burdine, Barry Edwin Brown, James Matthew Dickman
  • Publication number: 20070019207
    Abstract: An interferometer is provided, comprising a source, a unit under test (UUT) with at least a first surface and second surface, a reflective optic, a detector and light from the source. The light is transmitted through the unit under test and reflects off of the reflective optic, which directs the light back to the unit under test. A first portion of light is reflected off the first surface of the UUT. A second portion of light is reflected off the second surface of the UUT. The first and second portions of light are then reflected by the reflective optic and are then transmitted through the UUT. The two portions of light are incident on the detector, where the first and second portions of light coherently add and the interference pattern is detected by the detector. A method for measuring the transmitted wavefront of the UUT is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: William Kuhn, Matthew Dubin
  • Publication number: 20070019210
    Abstract: An interferometer comprises a time-delayed source, light emitted from the time-delayed source, a unit under test where the unit under test has a first surface and a second surface, and a detector. The light emitted from the time-delayed source has a delay length. A first portion of the light is reflected off the first surface of the unit under test and a second portion of the light is reflected off of the second surface of the unit under test. A portion of the two reflected portions of light are incident on the detector where the light coherently adds, which forms an interference pattern that is detected by the detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: William Kuhn, Matthew Dubin
  • Publication number: 20060292945
    Abstract: A reduced scrim reinforcement is provided in single ply roofing membranes having excellent wind uplift performance. Also provided is a method for making a roofing membrane having the scrim reinforcement incorporated therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: William Kuhn, Edward Nebesnak, Li-Ying Yang
  • Publication number: 20060285123
    Abstract: A Fizeau or other interferometer is used to provide high resolution, in-situ calibration of an external angle measurement system such as widely spaced high stability plane mirror interferometers (HSPMIs)). The calibrated measurement system then measures mechanical tilt during shearing. The tilt data is used to correct the sheared data, preferably before computation of the rotationally invariant (RI) terms. Altematively, the data may be used to compute the spurious quadratic term and correct after integration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Christopher Evans, William Kuhn