Patents by Inventor Elmer L. Goshorn

Elmer L. Goshorn 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).

  • Steam distribution ring for spinning machines
    Patent number: 6926508
    Abstract: A spinneret steam blanketing system for blanketing the face of a spinneret with gas. The system includes a steam distribution ring surrounding a filament array, where the steam distribution ring abuts the spin head and is removably mounted to said spin head. The steam distribution ring is removed and the face of the spinneret may be wiped clean, without the need for removing and replacing the spin pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Invista North America Sarl
    Inventors: Bobby R. Brady, Elmer L. Goshorn, Frank H. Overton, Ronald E. Steele
  • Steam distribution ring for spinning machines
    Publication number: 20020043733
    Abstract: A spinneret steam blanketing system for blanketing the face of a spinneret with gas. The system includes a steam distribution ring surrounding a filament array, where the steam distribution ring abuts the spin head and is removably mounted to said spin head. The steam distribution ring is removed and the face of the spinneret may be wiped clean, without the need for removing and replacing the spin pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Bobby R. Brady, Elmer L. Goshorn, Frank H. Overton, Ronald E. Steele