Patents by Inventor Kathleen S. Whittle

Kathleen S. Whittle 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).

  • Apparatus making thin laminate structures and forming the structures into lightweight, thin-walled tubes
    Patent number: 5169481
    Abstract: An apparatus for laminating at least two strips of strip material and forming the laminate into lightweight, thin-walled tubular members that may be used in the construction of non-combustion smoking articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Mike Braunshteyn, James E. Hall, Reginald W. Newsome, Jack C. Wheless, Kathleen S. Whittle
  • Apparatus for cutting thin-walled tubes
    Patent number: 5141428
    Abstract: An apparatus for precision cutting lightweight, thin-walled tubes that includes transfer drums for transporting rough cut, thin-walled tubes from a source of supply past a first inspection station to determine if the tubes are crushed beyond a predetermined amount, a flaring station to flare the tube ends, an aligning station to align the tubes from cutting, and a cutting station to cut the tube into multiple sections. Section drums are provided that have second and third inspection stations to determine if the tubes have been properly cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Josef A. Boukal, Mike Braunshteyn, Jack C. Wheless, Kathleen S. Whittle