Patents by Inventor William M. Bayliss

William M. Bayliss 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).

  • Common base for a plurality of modular fillers
    Patent number: 5115843
    Abstract: A common base for a plurality of fillers is disclosed for supporting a plurality of type of container fillers. A common drive system for the plurality of fillers is supported by a single plate, and drives a star wheel for moving containers below a plurality of filler valves for receiving a predetermined volume of flowable product. The power means rotates a plurality of selected types of filling valves, and means are provided for raising and lowering pistons in said cylinders for filling containers of variable sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: William M. Bayliss