Patents by Inventor Mark R. Baluha

Mark R. Baluha 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).

  • Cross direction fiber movement and dewatering device
    Patent number: 5562807
    Abstract: An improved cross direction fiber movement and dewatering device for typical papermaking machinery comprised of a main body (22) typically made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene conventionally machined with vacuum orientation diagonal slots (30) with alternating flat support zones on the top of the unit, equal in relation to the machined vacuum slots (31). The device promotes fiber reorientation on x and y axis, or cross direction to the general flow patterns of the paper machine while dewatering the pulp slurry (20) and promoting improved paper qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Mark R. Baluha
  • Conveyor edge product containing device for paper making machinery
    Patent number: 5045154
    Abstract: An improved conveyor edge product containing device for typical paper making machinery comprised of the main body (20) typically made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene conventionally machined with an elongated chamber (30) for fluid distribution to equally spaced nozzles (32) in the machine nozzle slot (34). The device generates a continuous overlapping fan spray pattern (66) creating a seal between the conveyor (52) and the device eliminating side discharge of paper pulp slurry (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: Mark R. Baluha