Patents by Inventor Lucian M. Cristaldi

Lucian M. Cristaldi 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).

  • Tow splicing apparatus
    Patent number: 4199928
    Abstract: A pneumatic tow splicer for splicing a plurality of pairs of yarn segments into joints includes a device for dividing the tow into a plurality of substantially equal-sized segments prior to splicing. The dividing device includes a plurality of vertical flexible guides pressed together. A bundle of tow is pressed between the guides and the pressure on the guides is released and they spring apart separating the tow into substantially equal-sized segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Lucian M. Cristaldi