Patents by Inventor Bernard Bula

Bernard Bula has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020037689
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a finishing center for molded, die-cast, or machined parts. This finishing center (10) comprises a frame (11), at least one finishing unit (12) with rotating finishing devices (18), at least one unit (13) which receives the parts to be treated, and a drive means (19) which displaces the finishing devices in order selectively to place the surfaces of the parts to be treated in contact with the finishing devices for a predetermined length of time. The finishing unit (12) is attached to the floor of the frame. It can move in translation along three axes (x, y, z) and it can rotate on an axle (A). The unit (13) for receiving parts to be treated comprises a plate (25) turning about a vertical axle and two support elements (26) for displacing the parts to be treated along two orthogonal axes of ratation (B, C).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventor: Bernard Bula
  • Patent number: 4753044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine for finishing cast or machined parts comprising a closed enclosure (10) containing at least one finishing unit (14, 16) adapted to be a unit of smoothing of rough edges, of brushing, of rubbing, of polishing or of grinding and a manipulator robot (13) of the hanging type comprising a moveable arm (24) for bringing the parts in contact with the finishing tools. Aspiration elements (30, 31) are associated with each finishing unit. The finishing units are equipped with a compensation apparatus of their wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Bula & Fils S.A.
    Inventor: Bernard Bula