Larry M. Dugan
26Patents
10h-index
30Co-inventors
75Inventor score
Filing activity: Jul 19, 1976 → Jun 7, 2013
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5460660A | Apparatus for encapsulating a photovoltaic module | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 80 | Expired |
| US4923095A | Apparatus and method for generating pressures for a disposable container | Performing Operations; Transporting | 36 | Expired |
| US4595331A | Automated railcar loader and method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 28 | Expired |
| US4222479A | Container conveying and transfer system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 23 | Expired |
| US6904835B2 | Mechanical coupler | Performing Operations; Transporting | 16 | Expired |
| US4074809A | Apparatus and methods for inspection of can bodies by use of light | Physics | 15 | Expired |
| US6675679B2 | Internal gripping pipe wrench | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Expired |
| US4592720A | Device for reheating and blow molding parisons | Performing Operations; Transporting | 11 | Expired |
| US4934516A | Apparatus for supporting an article conveying system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 11 | Expired |
| US5085129A | Joint system | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 11 | Expired |
| US4721200A | Can filling system to prevent damage to cans | Performing Operations; Transporting | 10 | Expired |
| US4719844A | Shaft alignment system for pumps | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 9 | Expired |
| US4798234A | Can filling system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 9 | Expired |
| US4719845A | Joint system | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 7 | Expired |
| US5235911A | Plate cylinder registration apparatus | Performing Operations; Transporting | 7 | Expired |
| US5471822A | Apparatus and method for packaging articles | Performing Operations; Transporting | 7 | Expired |
| US4718465A | Cleaning system for can filling apparatus | Performing Operations; Transporting | 6 | Expired |
| US4548021A | Multiple container packaging system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 4 | Expired |
| USRE33003E | Joint system | General | 4 | Expired |
| US4664159A | Can filling system to prevent damage to cans | Performing Operations; Transporting | 4 | Expired |
| US5367856A | Method for processing an expandable food product | Performing Operations; Transporting | 3 | Expired |
| US4860520A | System for controlling the movement of filled and sealed containers | Performing Operations; Transporting | 3 | Expired |
| US6851342B2 | Anti-ovaling mechanical coupler | Performing Operations; Transporting | 2 | Expired |
| US5168792A | Apparatus for mounting a rodless cylinder | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 1 | Expired |
| US4889243A | Apparatus for detecting and ejecting bent crowns | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.