Patents by Inventor Brian E. Shank

Brian E. Shank 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).

  • Polished surface capillary grooves
    Patent number: 4789026
    Abstract: Capillary grooves in a heat pipe which are specifically constructed to suppress boiling. Conventionally shaped grooves are constructed with highly polished surfaces. The high polish discourages vapor bubbles which otherwise interfere with the liqud transport function of the arteries. A method of constructing the highly polished grooves by vapor deposition onto matching mandrels is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Thermacore, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Shank, Robert M. Shaubach
  • Tamper-evident closure and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4511054
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tamper-evident closure having a detachable annular tamper-indicating portion includes a step of testing the connection between the detachable portion and the remainder of the closure. The testing may comprise either use of optical detection apparatus or use of a deflection measuring system which applies radial pressure to the detachable portion. A tamper-evident closure having a detachable annular tamper-indicating portion includes gaging means to cooperate with optical detection apparatus to enable detection of closures having unacceptable tolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Brian E. Shank