Richard A Mcquary

US Patent:

6773385, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/347174

Inventors:

Michael Johnson - Spokane WA
Richard McQuary - Spokane WA
Gordon Langlot - Spokane WA
Larry Horton - Airway Heights WA

Assignee:

R. A. Pearson Company - Spokane WA

International Classification:

B31B 700

US Classification:

493 93, 493100, 493217

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for inserting flexible bags and other liners into open packaging containers. One or more engagement heads engage and position the flexible liners in preparation for their insertion into open containers using an insertion assembly. One or more of the engagement heads are preferably made with vacuum heads that are movable to open the liner for the insertion assembly. A cuffing assembly can be included for cuffing the open end of the liners over the top edges of the open containers. Clamping assemblies can be included on the cuffing assembly to facilitate holding the liners during insertion and cuffing. The use of an engagement assembly, insertion assembly, and cuffing assembly which are independently driven helps to provide greater speed and operational flexibility.

US Patent:

7334676, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Feb 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/671890

Inventors:

Casey L. McGourin - Spangle WA, US
Richard A. McQuary - Spokane WA, US
Jacob M. Culley - Cheney WA, US
Michael J. Johnson - Spokane WA, US

Assignee:

Pearson Packaging Systems - Spokane WA

International Classification:

B65G 15/12

US Classification:

1986266, 1986263

Abstract:

A compensating roller system is adapted to adjust to size variation of product moving through a conveyor system. In one example, the compensating roller system is used to control a force resulting in deflection of a conveyor belt. In a specific implementation of such an example, a first rail is configured to support a first conveyor belt. A plurality of rollers is attached to the first rail and supports a conveyor belt moving over the rollers. The attachment allows each roller to pivot independently of movement of other rollers. Each of the rollers' movement is against a bias, and allows for deflection of the conveyor belt. A second rail may be configured as the first rail, and oriented define a channel for product movement between conveyor belts carried by the first and second rails.

US Patent:

D612216, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Apr 24, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/335948

Inventors:

Richard Allen McQuary - Spokane WA, US
Jake M Culley - Spokane WA, US

Assignee:

Blue Mountain Innovations, LLC - Spokane WA

International Classification:

0707

US Classification:

D 7637

US Patent:

7788881, Sep 7, 2010

Filed:

Sep 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/242660

Inventors:

Michael J. Johnson - Spokane WA, US
Richard A. McQuary - Spokane WA, US

International Classification:

B65B 43/24

US Classification:

533821, 533822, 533823, 493309, 493315

Abstract:

A case erector is configured to open folded cases. In one example, the case erector includes a planar bearing surface. A semi-circular channel is defined in the planar bearing surface about a center point. Additionally, a notch is located so that the planar bearing surface does not extend to the center point of the semi-circular channel. A plate is in contact with the planar bearing surface. The plate has at least one flange sized for travel within the semi-circular channel so that the plate rotates against the planar bearing surface in a circular manner about the center point. A notch is defined in the plate so that the plate does not extend to the center point of the semi-circular channel. An arm is connected to the plate so that the plate and the arm rotate together with respect to the planar bearing surface. In operation, a folded edge of a folded case is positioned at the center point.

US Patent:

20030114286, Jun 19, 2003

Filed:

Dec 17, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/024707

Inventors:

Richard McQuary - Spokane WA, US
Gordon Langlot - Spokane WA, US

Assignee:

R.A. Pearson Co.

International Classification:

B31B007/00

US Classification:

493/100000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for inserting flexible bags into open containers, and cuffing an open end of the flexible bags about a top edge of the open containers. The method and apparatus include a vacuum assembly having at least one movable vacuum head for engaging and positioning the flexible bags in preparation for their insertion into the open containers. An insertion assembly having a mandrel inserts the flexible bags into the open containers. A cuffing assembly can be included for cuffing the open end of the flexible bags over the top edges of the open containers. The vacuum assembly may engage a flexible bag from a bag dispenser while the mandrel is in an extended position within the container. The method and apparatus also facilitate the use of a vacuum assembly, insertion assembly, and cuffing assembly which are independently driven to provide greater speed and flexibility to the bag opening, insertion and cuffing processes.

US Patent:

20030166442, Sep 4, 2003

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/347126

Inventors:

Michael Johnson - Spokane WA, US
Richard McQuary - Spokane WA, US
Gordon Langlot - Spokane WA, US
Larry Horton - Airway Heights WA, US

Assignee:

R. A. Pearson Company

International Classification:

B31B007/00

US Classification:

493/093000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatuses for vacuum engagement of flexible bags and other liners, such as for insertion into and cuffing upon packaging containers. The vacuum engagement heads are preferably made with vacuum relief ports and slotted apertures having a reticulated material therein to prevent the flexible film liners from filling the heads. The heads may be presented in opposing pairs that are misaligned to facilitate separation of opposing leaves. Also disclosed are grippers that may bear upon the liners to help in separating the liners from a dispenser. Further disclosed are inserting, cuffing, and clamping assemblies used in an insertion and cuffing apparatus that uses independent operation for greater operational flexibility and speed.

US Patent:

20080026895, Jan 31, 2008

Filed:

Jul 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/828237

Inventors:

Michael J. Johnson - Spokane WA, US
Richard A. McQuary - Spokane WA, US
Steven J. Allard - Spokane WA, US

Assignee:

Pearson Packaging System - Spokane WA

International Classification:

F16H 7/24

US Classification:

474150

Abstract:

Chain-drive systems and methods of operation are described that allow chain travel along a non-linear path. In one example, the chain-drive system comprises a chain guide defining a channel having at least one non-linear region. A chain, sized to move within the channel, is driven by a drive sprocket. In one example, the non-linear region could redirect the chain 180 degrees and obviate the need for an idler sprocket. In another example, two channels are defined in the chain guide, including regions wherein the channels are parallel and regions where they have an angularly skewed relationship.

US Patent:

20090261049, Oct 22, 2009

Filed:

Apr 7, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/419845

Inventors:

Richard Allen McQuary - Spokane WA, US
Jacob M. Culley - Spokane WA, US

International Classification:

A47F 7/00

US Classification:

211 707

Abstract:

A kitchen utensil organizer is provided by a block member. The block member includes an elongate base, a rib, an array of intermittently spaced-apart male members and a complementary array of interlocking female members. The rib extends from the base and has an array of spaced apart slots each sized to receive individual utensils. The array of intermittently spaced-apart male members extends laterally from one side of the base. The complementary array of interlocking female members extends laterally from another side of the base, opposite the one side.