Patents by Inventor Theodore R. Boccuzzi

Theodore R. Boccuzzi 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).

  • Flexural probe and method for examining a moving sensitive web surface
    Patent number: 6272908
    Abstract: A flexural assemblage and method for inspecting a highly sensitive surface using a probe flexibly fixed in close proximity to the sensitive surface pivots away from the moving web surface when a surface protuberance contacts the probe. An armature element of the flexural assemblage contains one or more probes. The armature is biased against movement, but the force of the moving protuberance when contacting the probe overcomes the bias and pivots the probe and armature away before damage results to the web surface or web carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Theodore R. Boccuzzi, Robert Kerprich
  • Method for controlling width-wise expansion of a conveyed web
    Patent number: 6152345
    Abstract: A method for controlling widthwise contraction of a conveyed web utilizes a serpentine web conveyance path. Web conveyance path may be formed by opposing first web carrier belts and opposing second web carrier belts forming a generally serpentine transport path for supporting opposite lateral edges of the conveyed web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wayne C. Griffin, Theodore R. Boccuzzi, Edward G. Soos
  • Apparatus for controlling widthwise expansion of a conveyed web
    Patent number: 6108930
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling widthwise contraction of a conveyed web has opposing first web carrier belts and opposing second web carrier belts forming a generally serpentine transport path for supporting opposite lateral edges of the conveyed web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Wayne C. Griffin, Theodore R. Boccuzzi, Edward G. Soos