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  • Firearm having a handle assembly for charging
    Patent number: 9109848
    Abstract: A firearm includes a receiver and a bolt carrier disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier is moveable between a firing position and a rearward position. A rod is fixed relative to the bolt carrier and a hand guard is coupled to the receiver about the rod. A handle assembly is slideably supported by the hand guard and is moveable toward the receiver to define a charging motion and away from the receiver to define a forward assist motion. The handle assembly receives the rod during both of the charging and forward assist motions. An arm is coupled to the base and is moveable between a disengaged position spaced from the rod and an engaged position abutting the rod. When the arm is in the engaged position, the handle assembly is moved to move the rod and the bolt carrier in either of the charging and the forward assist motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Firearm having a handle assembly for charging and forward assist
    Patent number: 8561517
    Abstract: A firearm includes a receiver and a bolt carrier disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier is moveable between a firing position and a rearward position. A rod is fixed relative to the bolt carrier and a hand guard is coupled to the receiver about the rod. A handle assembly is slideably supported by the hand guard and is moveable toward the receiver to define a charging motion and away from the receiver to define a forward assist motion. The handle assembly receives the rod during both of the charging and forward assist motions. An arm is coupled to the base and is moveable between a disengaged position spaced from the rod and an engaged position abutting the rod. When the arm is in the engaged position, the handle assembly is moved to move the rod and the bolt carrier in either of the charging and the forward assist motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Firearm including improved hand guard
    Patent number: 8561335
    Abstract: A firearm includes a receiver and a barrel connected to the receiver. A hand guard extends from the receiver and defines a hand guard bore. The receiver includes a threaded end and the hand guard includes a flange extending into the hand guard bore and abutting the receiver about the threaded end. A hand guard nut abuts the flange of the hand guard and threadedly engaging the threaded end of the receiver. The hand guard nut sandwiches the flange between the hand guard nut and the receiver for attaching the hand guard to the receiver. The hand guard includes a first hand guard portion and a second hand guard portion removably attached to the first hand guard portion. The second hand guard portion is slid from an assembled position to a disassembled position to expose the hand guard nut in the hand guard bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • FILLING VALVE APPARATUS FOR A BEVERAGE FILLING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20070113917
    Abstract: A filling valve apparatus for a beverage filling machine includes a primary valve portion. A replacement valve portion is coupled to the primary valve portion. A release mechanism is slideably mounted to the primary valve portion. The release mechanism selectively couples the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion, and the release mechanism is moveable between an engaged position securing the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion and a disengaged position releasing the replacement valve portion from the primary valve portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Demetrios Stavrakis, Michael Brown, Edwin Ruble
  • CAPPING DEVICE WITH QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM AND METHODS OF RELEASING AND RE-CONNECTING
    Publication number: 20070084151
    Abstract: A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a spindle rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper unit. A connector coupled to the capper unit is releasably coupled to the spindle by a quick release mechanism. The quick release mechanism is normally biased in the locked position and is configured to automatically move from the unlocked position back to the locked position when the connector mates with the spindle as a user re-connects the capping unit back to the spindle. Methods of releasing and re-connecting the capping unit to the spindle are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Brown
  • Device with a quick release mechanism and methods of releasing and re-connecting
    Patent number: 7874127
    Abstract: A device is provided for interconnecting a support and a connector through a quick release mechanism. The quick release mechanism is normally biased in the locked position and is configured to automatically move from the unlocked position back to the locked position when the connector mates with the support as a user re-connects the unit back to the support. Methods of releasing and re-connecting the unit to the support are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Adcor Industries
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • BEVERAGE MACHINE ASSEMBLY HAVING A MODULAR SUPPORT
    Publication number: 20100140443
    Abstract: A filling machine assembly having supports for supporting any suitable fixture. At least one of the supports includes a plurality of modules with each of the modules including at least one coupling member for interlocking adjoining modules to form a continuous uninterrupted support. The modules can include sides with at least one coupling member mounted to each side. The coupling members are preferably complementary in configuration with each other for interlocking the first and second modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Brown, Demetrios Stavrakis
  • Beverage machine assembly having a modular support
    Patent number: 7921885
    Abstract: A filling machine assembly having supports for supporting any suitable fixture. At least one of the supports includes a plurality of modules with each of the modules including at least one coupling member for interlocking adjoining modules to form a continuous uninterrupted support. The modules can include sides with at least one coupling member mounted to each side. The coupling members are preferably complementary in configuration with each other for interlocking the first and second modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Brown, Demetrios Stavrakis
  • Beverage machine assembly having a modular support
    Patent number: 7694702
    Abstract: A filling machine assembly having supports for supporting any suitable fixture. At least one of the supports includes a plurality of modules with each of the modules including at least one coupling member for interlocking adjoining modules to form a continuous uninterrupted support. The modules can include sides with at least one coupling member mounted to each side. The coupling members are preferably complementary in configuration with each other for interlocking the first and second modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Brown, Demetrios Stavrakis
  • CAPPING DEVICE WITH FORCE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM AND METHOD OF ADJUSTING
    Publication number: 20070084152
    Abstract: A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a drive member rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper body slidably coupled to the drive member. A helical spring urges the capper body away from the drive member with a biasing force. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the biasing force thereby adjusting the axial force applied to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. A pair of retaining pins move between a latched position to prevent adjustment of the biasing force and an unlatched position to allow adjustment of the biasing force. The retaining pins are biased in the latched position to prevent inadvertent adjustment of the biasing force during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Brown
  • QUICK CONNECT FASTENER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20080099971
    Abstract: A work support apparatus includes a pedestal, a mounting block, and a plurality of fasteners disposed on the pedestal to interconnect the mounting block to the pedestal. The fasteners are mounted to the pedestal and include a locking mechanism extending outwardly from the pedestal. The mounting block defines a plurality of bores extending through the mounting block for receiving the locking mechanism of the fasteners therein. The mounting block may be oriented in several different orientations by positioning the mounting block on different groups of fasteners. The locking mechanism of the fasteners includes a wedge pin which extends through the bore of the mounting block for selective engagement by an actuator to release the mounting block from the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • CAPPING DEVICE WITH BEARING MECHANISM HAVING A PLURALITY OF BEARING MEMBERS BETWEEN A DRIVE MEMBER AND A CAPPER BODY
    Publication number: 20080127611
    Abstract: A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a drive member rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper body slidably coupled to the drive member. A helical spring urges the capper body away from the drive member with a biasing force. A bearing mechanism allows relative free sliding movement of the capper body relative to the drive member. The bearing mechanism includes a plurality of bearing members. In one embodiment, the bearing members are bushings. In another embodiment, the bearing members are ball bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Filling valve apparatus for a beverage filling machine
    Patent number: 7523771
    Abstract: A filling valve apparatus for a beverage filling machine includes a primary valve portion. A replacement valve portion is coupled to the primary valve portion. A release mechanism is slideably mounted to the primary valve portion. The release mechanism selectively couples the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion, and the release mechanism is moveable between an engaged position securing the replacement valve portion to the primary valve portion and a disengaged position releasing the replacement valve portion from the primary valve portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: ADCOR Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Demetrios Stavrakis, Michael J. Brown, Edwin K. Ruble
  • PACKAGE WRAPPING REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20070169438
    Abstract: A package wrapping removal system and method of operation for removing a wrapping from a product has a first cutter that cuts the wrapping along a first side face of the wrapped product as the product moves along a first transport. A second transport of the system then receives the wrapped product from the first transport. As the wrapped product moves along the second transport, the first cutter and an opposing second cutter cut the wrapping along respective flanking side faces of the product. A vacuum device integrated into the second transport then removes the wrapping as one piece as the unwrapped product continues to move downstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Methods of releasing and re-connecting a capping device
    Patent number: 7490454
    Abstract: A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a spindle rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper unit. A connector coupled to the capper unit is releasably coupled to the spindle by a quick release mechanism. The quick release mechanism is normally biased in the locked position and is configured to automatically move from the unlocked position back to the locked position when the connector mates with the spindle as a user re-connects the capping unit back to the spindle. Methods of releasing and re-connecting the capping unit to the spindle are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Capping device with quick release mechanism and methods of releasing and re-connecting
    Patent number: 7343720
    Abstract: A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a spindle rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper unit. A connector coupled to the capper unit is releasably coupled to the spindle by a quick release mechanism. The quick release mechanism is normally biased in the locked position and is configured to automatically move from the unlocked position back to the locked position when the connector mates with the spindle as a user re-connects the capping unit back to the spindle. Methods of releasing and re-connecting the capping unit to the spindle are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Maintenance device for a filling valve apparatus
    Patent number: 7270153
    Abstract: The subject invention discloses a variety of different maintenance devices for use with a filling valve apparatus. The maintenance devices each include a movable component and a locking mechanism. An actuator of the locking mechanism is coupled to a caming section of the movable component for moving the movable component between a release position with a rim of the movable component spaced from fingers of the locking mechanism and an engaged position with the rim abutting the fingers. The fingers are wedged between the movable component and the filling valve apparatus when the movable component is in the engaged position for securing the device to the filling valve apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Adcor Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Demetrios Stavrakis, Michael J. Brown
  • FIREARM HAVING A HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR CHARGING AND FORWARD ASSIST
    Publication number: 20120318124
    Abstract: A firearm includes a receiver and a bolt carrier disposed in the receiver. The bolt carrier is moveable between a firing position and a rearward position. A rod is fixed relative to the bolt carrier and a hand guard is coupled to the receiver about the rod. A handle assembly is slideably supported by the hand guard and is moveable toward the receiver to define a charging motion and away from the receiver to define a forward assist motion. The handle assembly receives the rod during both of the charging and forward assist motions. An arm is coupled to the base and is moveable between a disengaged position spaced from the rod and an engaged position abutting the rod. When the arm is in the engaged position, the handle assembly is moved to move the rod and the bolt carrier in either of the charging and the forward assist motions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • FIREARM HAVING AN INDIRECT GAS IMPINGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100000400
    Abstract: A firearm including a barrel having a breech and a muzzle defining a length of the barrel is disclosed. The firearm includes a hand guard having a first end and a second end with a front sight is attached to at least one of the barrel adjacent the muzzle and the second end of the hand guard. A housing is coupled to the front sight and defines a chamber having a piston disposed therein and movable between static and displaced positions. A receiver is coupled to the first end and a bolt carrier is disposed within the receiver and moveable between firing and rearward positions. A carrier key is attached to the bolt carrier and moves concurrently with the bolt carrier and a rod is permanently affixed to the carrier key and extends to a distal end with the piston engaging the distal end when moving to the displaced position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ADCOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
  • Capping device with bearing mechanism having a plurality of bearing members between a drive member and a capper body
    Patent number: 7661245
    Abstract: A capping device fits caps onto containers by applying an axial force to the caps as they are threaded onto the containers. The capping device utilizes a drive member rotatable about an operational axis for imparting rotation to a capper body slidably coupled to the drive member. A helical spring urges the capper body away from the drive member with a biasing force. A bearing mechanism allows relative free sliding movement of the capper body relative to the drive member. The bearing mechanism includes a plurality of bearing members. In one embodiment, the bearing members are bushings. In another embodiment, the bearing members are ball bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: ADCOR Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Brown
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