Patents by Inventor Karan J. Shane

Karan J. Shane 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).

  • Silicone mask for thermal spray coating system
    Patent number: 5691018
    Abstract: In an apparatus for thermally spraying a coating on a work piece, an improvement is disclosed. The improvement comprises a flexible elastomeric mask for protecting the apparatus. The mask is made from silicone rubber having a composition comprising, silicone polymer in the range of about 40% to about 70% by weight, and silica in the range of about 30% to about 60% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kurtis C. Kelley, Jack R. Davis, Karan J. Shane