Patents by Inventor Mitch MATHENY

Mitch MATHENY 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).

  • Modular ultrasonic device for use in package sealing systems
    Patent number: 9938032
    Abstract: An ultrasonic module for use in package sealing systems that includes a moveable front jaw; an elognated sonotrode disposed within the front jaw, wherein the sonotrode includes an elongated sealing face, and wherein the width of the sealing face is at least 12 inches (30.48 cm); a moveable rear jaw; and an anvil mounted on the rear jaw opposite the sonotrode, wherein the anvil mechanically cooperates with the sonotrode to seal a package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Edison Welding Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitch Matheny, Alexander B. Channell, Sean T. Flowers
  • Sonotrode
    Patent number: 9938033
    Abstract: A sonotrode that includes a sealing face; a front quarter wavelength region adjacent to the sealing face, wherein the front quarter wavelength region has been modified to increase the gain of the sonotrode; and a rear quarter wavelength region adjacent to the front quarter wavelength region, wherein the rear quarter wavelength region has been modified to create a non-uniform amplitude profile across the length of the sealing face of the sonotrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Edison Welding Institute, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitch Matheny
  • SONOTRODE
    Publication number: 20170297755
    Abstract: A sonotrode that includes a sealing face; a front quarter wavelength region adjacent to the sealing face, wherein the front quarter wavelength region has been modified to increase the gain of the sonotrode; and a rear quarter wavelength region adjacent to the front quarter wavelength region, wherein the rear quarter wavelength region has been modified to create a non-uniform amplitude profile across the length of the sealing face of the sonotrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Mitch MATHENY
  • MODULAR ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR USE IN PACKAGE SEALING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170297754
    Abstract: An ultrasonic module for use in package sealing systems that includes a moveable front jaw; an elognated sonotrode disposed within the front jaw, wherein the sonotrode includes an elongated sealing face, and wherein the width of the sealing face is at least 12 inches (30.48 cm); a moveable rear jaw; and an anvil mounted on the rear jaw opposite the sonotrode, wherein the anvil mechanically cooperates with the sonotrode to seal a package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mitch MATHENY, Alexander B. CHANNELL, Sean T. FLOWERS