Patents by Inventor James M. Blair

James M. Blair 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).

  • System for drying web material utilizing removable/adjustable nozzle
    Patent number: 4777736
    Abstract: A flotation drying system utilizing a nozzle assembly having a mounting system that enables quick assembly and disassembly of the system. The nozzle assembly comprises one or more high pressure supply headers or bulkheads, a nozzle housing extending across the grooved face of the one or more bulkheads in a perpendicular direction to the direction of the bulkhead, the nozzle housing having a port connecting it to the bulkhead so that a stream of air goes through the nozzle housing and is applied to the web for drying. The nozzle assembly comprises sealing plates removably supported by the groove face of the bulkhead adjacent each of the nozzle housings to seal the area between the nozzle housings. A flange extends from each of the nozzle housings over the sealing plates as a means to seal the nozzle housings to the grooved face of the bulkhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Thermo Electron - Web Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo A. VanOursouw, James M. Miller, James M. Blair, Ronald Kuettel
  • Poultry carcass-treating apparatus
    Patent number: 4074389
    Abstract: A dressed raw poultry carcass, with its front portion engaging an abutment, is pressed from the rear to clamp the carcass against the abutment, and side rails carry arms rearwardly to engage the knees of the bird, thus positioning the carcass firmly for fluid injection or other treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1978
    Assignee: Armour and Company
    Inventors: James M. Blair, Michael Sebring, Warren H. Underwood, William P. Bley
  • Poultry carcass treating process
    Patent number: 3946117
    Abstract: A dressed raw poultry carcass, with its front portion engaging an abutment, is pressed from the rear to clamp the carcass against the abutment, and side rails carry arms rearwardly to engage the knees of the bird, thus positioning the carcass firmly for fluid injection or other treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1973
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1976
    Assignee: Armour and Company
    Inventors: James M. Blair, Michael Sebring, Warren H. Underwood, William P. Bley