Fletcher A Chapin

US Patent:

6968763, Nov 29, 2005

Filed:

Jan 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/043662

Inventors:

Fletcher L. Chapin - Maine NY, US
John E. Kozol - Binghamton NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

B26D007/06
B65B039/00

US Classification:

83164, 83165, 83166, 53255

Abstract:

The invention provides an apparatus and method for orienting a part detached from a web of parts. The apparatus and method use a duct with at least one interior sloped side to orient the part in a substantially vertical orientation. The invention further provides an apparatus for stacking a plurality of flexible circuits. The apparatus includes a container having a contoured end that causes the flexible circuits to stack upon the contoured end.

US Patent:

7177391, Feb 13, 2007

Filed:

Mar 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/091521

Inventors:

Fletcher L. Chapin - Maine NY, US
John E. Kozol - Binghamton NY, US

Assignee:

SureScan Corporation - Endicott NY

International Classification:

G01N 23/04

US Classification:

378 57, 2503601

Abstract:

An imaging inspection apparatus which utilizes a plurality of individual imaging inspection devices (e. g. , X-ray Computer Tomography scanning devices) positioned on a frame for directing beams onto articles having objects therein to detect the objects based on established criteria. The apparatus utilizes a conveyor which is not physically coupled to the frame having the imaging inspection devices to pass the articles along a path of travel to an inspection location within the apparatus, whereupon the inspection devices direct beams onto the article and the beams are detected and output signals provided to a processing and analysis assembly which analyzes the signals and identifies certain objects which meet the criteria.

US Patent:

7376218, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Aug 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/504609

Inventors:

Fletcher L. Chapin - Maine NY, US
Liza M. Hart - Nichols NY, US
Allan O. Johnson - Johnson City NY, US

Assignee:

Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. - Endicott NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/12

US Classification:

378130, 378119

Abstract:

An x-ray source assembly capable of producing x-rays suitable for use in medical, explosive detection, and other areas. The assembly includes a housing having a two-part socket member (which holds the assembly's x-ray tube therein) positioned therein. The two-part housing defines an opening through with the tube's x-rays are emitted.

US Patent:

20120118420, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Nov 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/373487

Inventors:

Richard A. St. Pierre - Horseheads NY, US
Fletcher W. Chapin - Vestal NY, US

International Classification:

F16L 55/027
F15D 1/10
F16L 55/11
G05D 7/00

US Classification:

138 46, 138 40

Abstract:

The present invention provides a family of devices insertable into a pipe or pipeline for counteracting the force and controlling the rate of flow of a fluid flowing in the pipe or pipeline. The disclosed devices have an overall shape resembling a spear to improve the fluid dynamic performance and are designed to be self-centering in a pipe. The devices can be made from readily available materials using well known manufacturing techniques. Other embodiments showing extensions to the invention are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20130312581, Nov 28, 2013

Filed:

Apr 19, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/986299

Inventors:

Richard A. St. Pierre - Horsebeads NY, US
Fletcher W. Chapin - Vestal NY, US
David W. Dranchak - Endwell NY, US

International Classification:

B26D 1/30

US Classification:

83605

Abstract:

The present invention provides a family of devices to slice or cut items such as produce and more particularly, even large items such as watermelons safely, cleanly, and efficiently. The invention is scalable and can also be applied to the slicing or cutting of other items including logs. Other embodiments showing extensions to the invention are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20140042783, Feb 13, 2014

Filed:

Oct 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/998179

Inventors:

Richard A. St.Pierre - Horseheads NY, US
Fletcher W. Chapin - Vestal NY, US
David W. Dranchak - Endwell NY, US

International Classification:

A61G 5/10

US Classification:

29719511

Abstract:

A transitioning device incorporating a rotatable platform supported on a base and having an elongated straddleable seat supported above the rotatable platform. A mechanism, either manual or powered, is provided to selectively rotate the rotatable base to facilitate moving a user to allow the user to transition from a first location to a second location angularly displaced from the first location. A user may desirably mount the seat when moving in a forward direction. Suitable hand rails and other support structures are provided to assist a user in mount and dismounting the seat. The seat may optionally be removable. Wheels or casters may be provided to facilitate moving the transitioning device. In one embodiment, a propulsion system may be included in the device. The fundamental functional concepts of the transitioning device may be combined with other devices to impart similar mobility benefits thereto.

US Patent:

52597814, Nov 9, 1993

Filed:

Nov 18, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/977946

Inventors:

John G. Baumberger - Johnson City NY
James R. Bentlage - Underhill VT
Fletcher W. Chapin - Vestal NY
Kishor V. Desai - Vestal NY
Alan D. Knight - Newark Valley NY
Thomas G. Macek - Endicott NY

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H01R 13627

US Classification:

439362

Abstract:

A connector assembly has a plurality of electrical circuit members and interposer frames with resilient contact members pressed together by a centrally located actuation screw. The actuation screw is supported within a threaded hole in an actuation bar on one side of one of the circuit members. Turning the actuation screw in its threaded hole causes various parts of the connector assembly to be pressed together simultaneously under an evenly distributed load. A load distribution plate located between the actuation screw and the nearest circuit member reduces the bending stresses in that circuit member. Alignment bushings and pins extending through openings in the circuit members maintain the various parts of the assembly in proper alignment while the actuation screw is being turned.

US Patent:

57306206, Mar 24, 1998

Filed:

Sep 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/525861

Inventors:

Benson Chan - Vestal NY
Fletcher L. Chapin - Maine NY
Theodore W. Blizinski - Waterford NY

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 100

US Classification:

439526

Abstract:

Electrical components such as IC modules and printed circuit boards, at least one of which has an array of solder balls or other protruding conductors, are connected quickly, precisely and economically with a component locator having openings adapted to capture the protruding conductors. The locator is aligned with one of the components, and the other component is pressed against the locator. The protruding conductors enter the capture openings and complete electrical circuits with contacts on the other conductor.