Patents by Inventor G. Richard Machlan

G. Richard Machlan 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).

  • Patent number: 4589447
    Abstract: A method of depositing a coiled member and, optionally, a membrane in a conduit in contact with the walls of the conduit involves placement of the coiled member in the conduit in a longitudinally expanded condition and releasing the force on the coiled member to cause it to contract and expand against the walls of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: John L. Kane, G. Richard Machlan
  • Patent number: 4359444
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming filaments are provided by centrifugally forming a veil of primary fibers or streams of material and moving a fluid along a path within the veil at a velocity sufficient to attenuate said primary fibers into filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Hashmuk G. Shah, G. Richard Machlan
  • Patent number: 4277436
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming filaments are provided by centrifugally forming a veil of primary fibers or streams of material and moving a fluid along a path within the veil at a velocity sufficient to attenuate said primary fibers into filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Assignee: Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
    Inventors: Hashmuk G. Shah, G. Richard Machlan