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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399337 | Continuous air monitor filter changeout apparatus An apparatus and corresponding method for automatically changing out a filter cartridge in a continuous air monitor. The apparatus includes: a first container sized to hold filter cartridge replacements; a second container sized to hold used filter cartridges; a tra... | 07/15/2008 |
| 6443669 | Electronic component feeding apparatus An electronic component feeding apparatus for conveying aligned electronic components includes a conveying tube, a cylinder for sucking air from an end of the tube, and a movable stopper plate for stopping the conveyed, aligned electronic components.... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6390736 | Desiccant feeder system and apparatus A desiccant feeder system comprising, a reservoir for desiccant canisters, means for delivering the canisters through a transfer tube to at a loading station, means for presenting the open end of containers one at a time at the loading station, means for ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6322295 | Pneumatic apparatus and method for transporting irregularly-shaped objects A pneumatic system for transporting irregular objects such as bags filled with recycled cans through a duct in which the object is first accelerated by pneumatic pressure and subsequently decelerated after a sensor triggers the closure of the air outlets ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6261030 | Desiccant feeder system and apparatus A desiccant feeder system comprising, a reservoir for desiccant canisters, means for delivering the canisters through a transfer tube to at a loading station, means for presenting the open end of containers one at a time at the loading station, means for ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6220792 | Slurry distributor The slurry distributor comprises two or more square pipe sections in end-to-end relation having an inlet at one end for connection to a slurry supply and provided with discharge openings equally spaced longitudinally thereof; on each side of the square pi... | 04/24/2001 |
| 5564868 | Pneumatic transmission system A pneumatic transmission system has a customer terminal, a teller terminal and a transmission tube connecting the terminals. A pair of blowers are disposed in the transmission tube. Each terminal has a slide gate which is operable to close the transmissio... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5518545 | Apparatus for conveying discrete parts An apparatus for conveying discrete parts between first and second locations. The conveying apparatus has a receptacle for at least one part. Structure is provided for guiding movement of the part receptacle between the first and second locations. Structu... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5304017 | Pneumatic transmission system A pneumatic transmission system has a customer terminal, a teller terminal and a transmission tube connecting the terminals. A pair of blowers are disposed in the transmission tube. Each terminal has a slide gate which is operable to close the transmissio... | 04/19/1994 |
| 4948302 | Discharge apparatus for broken-off fastener parts Discharge apparatus for discharging broken-off fastener parts (such as the stems of blind rivets) from fastener installation apparatus, comprises a passageway (13) along which the parts (37) are conveyed away from the installation apparatus (11) by a flow... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4003530 | Pneumatic courier discharge unit In pneumatic systems for propelling couriers through conduits, a discharge unit employs the momentum of the propelled courier to establish a cushion of air under pressure, which cushion retards the velocity of the courier prior to its discharge. A counter... | 01/18/1977 |
