Patents by Inventor William W. Ross

William W. Ross 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).

  • Tape loading machine
    Patent number: 5176332
    Abstract: A splicing block assembly and a splicing tape dispenser applicator for a cassette-loading machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: King Instrument Corporation
    Inventors: George M. Woodley, Richard A. McGrail, Stephen J. Powers, William W. Ross
  • Splicing head assembly for tape loading machines
    Patent number: 4974785
    Abstract: A new and improved splicing block assembly and a novel splicing tape dispenser applicator for a cassette-loading machine are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: King Instrument Corporation
    Inventors: George M. Woodley, Richard A. McGrail, Stephen J. Powers, William W. Ross
  • Apparatus for loading tape into a cassette
    Patent number: 4858841
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved form of shift block assembly for a cassette tape loading machine. The shift block assembly is of the type that comprises first, second and third shift blocks mounted for sliding and rotating motion on a common axis. Each of the shift blocks has a guideway for aligning tape to be spliced and also is provided with means for applying suction to hold a tape in position in the guideway. The three blocks are disposed in tandem along the common axis, and the first and second shift blocks are used to hold the two leaders, while the third shift block is used to hold the tape to be loaded. Means are provided for shifting each block axially along and additional means are provided for rotating each block relative to the other on the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: King Instrument Corporation
    Inventors: George M. Woodley, Richard A. McGrail, Stephen J. Powers, William W. Ross