Patents by Inventor Michael E. Gehris

Michael E. Gehris 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).

  • Tables for assembling composite panels
    Patent number: 8365395
    Abstract: A system for use in a manufacturing process comprises a series of tables with clamping and conveying/lowering mechanisms. The tables are arranged to facilitate alignment of successive composite dry freight panels. Tables may include a plurality of transfer mechanisms, such as ball rollers, to assist an operator in moving the panels into place. Once a new panel is in place, the rollers may be pneumatically or mechanically lowered to form a new joint. A clamping mechanism can be used to secure the new joint with adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Reading Truck Body, LLC
    Inventor: Michael E. Gehris
  • TABLES FOR ASSEMBLING COMPOSITE PANELS
    Publication number: 20120036705
    Abstract: A system for use in a manufacturing process comprises a series of tables with clamping and conveying/lowering mechanisms. The tables are arranged to facilitate alignment of successive composite dry freight panels. Tables may include a plurality of transfer mechanisms, such as ball rollers, to assist an operator in moving the panels into place. Once a new panel is in place, the rollers may be pneumatically or mechanically lowered to form a new joint. A clamping mechanism can be used to secure the new joint with adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: READING TRUCK BODY, INC.
    Inventor: Michael E. Gehris