Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Sullivan, Jr.

Daniel A. Sullivan, Jr. 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).

  • Computer controlled flexible manufacturing of aluminum articles
    Patent number: 5559708
    Abstract: A system and method for computer controlled flexible manufacturing of aluminum articles having patterns thereon is disclosed. The pattern is digitized or otherwise reduced to computer-readable format and then printed onto an aluminum article under computer control. The pattern is preferably printed using an ink jet, dot matrix color printer which has been modified to feed the aluminum substrate in an essentially flat manner. The pattern can be sealed within the anodized coating of the aluminum article for permanence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: G. Keith Turnbull, Eileen M. Peretic, George T. Rogan, John H. Powers, Scot R. Fugger, Daniel A. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Metal producing method
    Patent number: 4285785
    Abstract: In the production of metal by electrolysis of a metal compound dissolved in a molten solvent, the electrolysis is carried out with a bed of conductive pebbles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1981
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventor: Daniel A. Sullivan, Jr.