Patents by Inventor Herbert L. Franck

Herbert L. Franck 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: 6233991
    Abstract: An improved apparatus and method are provided for spin-forming tapered rollers, including but not limited to conveyor rollers, drum pulleys, web feed rollers and the like, from a tube without using any internal or external supports between the ends of the tube. The apparatus includes first and second clamp assemblies which support opposite ends of the tube. A rotation structure rotates the tube as a plurality of rollers engage the outer surface thereof. The rollers move between the clamp assemblies to alter the outer diameter of the tube during travel. A controller controls the urging of the rollers against the tube and controls the movement of the rollers between the clamp assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Bryant Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick H. Thimmel, Per Carlson, David S. Grupenhagen, Carljohan Lorentzen, Henri T. Nguyen, Herbert L. Franck