Patents by Inventor Philip C. Willis

Philip C. Willis 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).

  • Fluid applicator
    Patent number: 5129356
    Abstract: An applicator for applying multiple lines of a fluid to a substrate includes a manifold having a plurality of fluid flow passages with a like plurality of spaced apart fluid outlets and at least one fluid inlet. Fluid spray nozzles are attached to the manifold in fluid flow communication with the fluid outlets of the manifold. The manifold further includes a swivel mounting for allowing the manifold to pivot about an axis parallel to the spray axes of the spray nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Assignee: Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce A. Bandy, James W. Sullivan, Philip C. Willis