Patents by Inventor Eugene J. Sweeney

Eugene J. Sweeney 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).

  • Method for obtaining mechanical lock between surfaces
    Patent number: 5487803
    Abstract: A method for obtaining a mechanical lock between two surfaces by providing particulate granules between the surfaces and forcing the surfaces toward one another at a pressure sufficient to embed a substantial number of the particulate granules in both of the surfaces. The method is preferably utilized during the formation of a hem flange, so as to provide immediate handling strength to the hem flange without the need for adhesive compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene J. Sweeney, Gregory A. Pelts