Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Nicely

Gerald W. Nicely 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).

  • Brush finishing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5056267
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for polishing the surface of successive automotive vehicle bodies as they move past a polishing station. Rotary brushes are moved into brushing contact with an automotive vehicle body under a regulated pressure. The brushes have bristles covered with abrasive particles. The bristles are made of a consumable material such as nylon so that the tips wear away during use and fresh abrasive is continually presented for polishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignees: Omni Engineering, Inc., General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald W. Nicely, Steven R. Lipple, Dennis G. Schmalzel