Walter Ricks

US Patent:

42656958, May 5, 1981

Filed:

Jun 14, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/048317

Inventors:

Byron H. Hurley - Julian NC
Walter G. Ricks - Pleasant Garden NC

International Classification:

B65C 902
B65C 910

US Classification:

156285

Abstract:

The present invention consists of labeling apparatus which includes a rotatable turnstile and an oscillating label magazine. The turnstile includes vacuum means which withdraws the label from the magazine and urges it onto an object by pneumatic means.

US Patent:

44600267, Jul 17, 1984

Filed:

Feb 16, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/348847

Inventors:

Byron H. Hurley - Julian NC
Walter G. Ricks - Pleasant Garden NC

International Classification:

B67C 304

US Classification:

141 1

Abstract:

The invention presented herein demonstrates an apparatus and method whereby selected containers can be filled with a precise amount of a desired liquid in rapid fashion. The displacement rod of the liquid reservoir is adjusted to insure that the container is charged with the exact amount of liquid required.

US Patent:

41968018, Apr 8, 1980

Filed:

Nov 14, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/851063

Inventors:

Byron H. Hurley - Julian NC
Walter G. Ricks - Pleasant Garden NC

International Classification:

B65G 4768
B65G 4782

US Classification:

198357

Abstract:

Apparatus whereby objects are pushed in a circular motion from one location to another by a rotatable cam. A guide is used to insure the delivery of the objects to a precise location and control means are employed to activate the movement of the cam.

US Patent:

45735026, Mar 4, 1986

Filed:

Oct 9, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/658669

Inventors:

Byron H. Hurley - Julian NC
Walter G. Ricks - Pleasant Garden NC

International Classification:

B65B 304

US Classification:

141 1

Abstract:

An apparatus and a method is presented for filling containers with liquids whereby one operator can quickly fill a number of containers uniformly in a fast and efficient manner. An adjustable electronic counter in communication with a programmable controller determines the amount of liquid which is directed into each container by receiving pulses from a pulse generator and a boom carriage and main support frame allow the filling assembly to be positioned over various nearby containers without the necessity of moving the containers for filling once they are placed in close proximity to the apparatus.

US Patent:

44523777, Jun 5, 1984

Filed:

Apr 1, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/364492

Inventors:

Byron H. Hurley - Julian NC
Walter G. Ricks - Pleasant Garden NC

International Classification:

B67D 508

US Classification:

222 1

Abstract:

The invention herein consists of an apparatus and method whereby containers such as syrup cannisters can be depressurized for disassembly and cleaning after use. The invention includes a relief head having a circular array of depending resilient, projecting members which are positioned to contact the dispensing valves of the containers and to allow air or other gases contained therein to escape.