Patents by Inventor William Towne

William Towne 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).

  • Locking adjustable wrench
    Patent number: 8701527
    Abstract: An adjustable wrench is capable of locking and of free and indexed opening and closing of jaws. The wrench operates by means of a multipurpose shaft. The shaft controls an adjustment screw to allow free movement of the wrench jaws, increment adjusting of the jaws, or locking of the jaws in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: William Towne
  • Locking Crescent Wrench
    Publication number: 20110154956
    Abstract: A crescent ratchet wrench capable of locking and of free and indexed opening and closing of jaws is disclosed herein. The wrench operates by means of a multipurpose shaft. The shaft controls an adjustment screw to allow free movement of the wrench jaws, increment ratcheting of the movement, or locking of the wrench in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: William Towne
  • Method of manufacturing an improved bag for the cultivation of mushroom spawn and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 5662576
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an improved bag for the cultivation of mushroom spawn is provided. The bags have continuous gas permeable sealing strips sealed to the inside walls of the bags which cover openings in the bag, so as to allow the bag to be vented without loss of moisture. The openings and sealing strips are positioned close to the top and bottom of the bag so as to maximize air flow through the mushroom spawn without creating dry spots, thereby improving spawn yield. The apparatus includes rollers for dispensing plastic film and at least one continuous hydrophobic strip of material. A series of apertures are punched by cutting dies in the film, and a vacuum system removes the cut out portions. The strip of material is positioned over the apertures and sealed by sealing dies over them, so as to enclose the apertures. A cutting dies cuts off the film and strips. A conventional bag making machine then forms the bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Compac International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Sprehe, Lester Siebert, William Towne
  • Bag for the cultivation of mushroom spawn
    Patent number: 5659997
    Abstract: An improved bag for the cultivation of mushroom spawn is provided the bag has continuous gas permeable sealing strips sealed to the inside walls of the bags which covering openings in the bag, so as to allow the bag to be vented without loss of moisture. The openings and sealing strips are positioned close to the top and bottom of the bag so as to maximize air flow through the mushroom spawn without creating dry spots, thereby improving spawn yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Compac International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Sprehe, Lester Siebert, William Towne