Patents by Inventor Lester C. Minneman

Lester C. Minneman 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).

  • Replaceable finger elements for transporting hot glass articles
    Patent number: 4466532
    Abstract: This invention relates to conveyor systems and more particularly to article handling or positioning mechanisms for serially conveying or transporting hot glass containers between two or more work stations and into precise locations on alignment. The systems utilize heat-resistant fingers or arms to provide spaced-apart modules for retaining the glass articles, the fingers or arms being readily replaceable and reversible in ready-releasing locking arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Assignee: Dura Temp Corporation
    Inventors: Lester C. Minneman, Jack I. Perry
  • Heat-resistant molding composition and molded parts for handling hot glass articles
    Patent number: 4382998
    Abstract: This invention relates to rigid solid-lubricant composite materials which are extremely heat and wear-resistant and are moldable and thermosetting when molded to shape for handling hot glass articles. The composition is comprised of an organic silicone resin having chopped glass fibers and a finely-ground graphite-containing material therein. The composition may be molded to shape by compression or transfer molding into conveyor parts, for example, for handling newly-formed hot glass articles without marring their surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Stengle, Jr., Lester C. Minneman