Patents by Inventor Warren Jess Stafford

Warren Jess Stafford 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).

  • Method of and means for cutting hose for high pressure hydraulic systems
    Patent number: 4048464
    Abstract: A method of and means for cutting hose of the type designed for use in high pressure hydraulic systems is disclosed in which the impingement of a high power laser beam is moved about the periphery of the hose in a plurality of passes. An embodiment is described in which the hose remains stationary with the beam being moved thereabout and a further embodiment is disclosed in which the beam remains stationary and the hose is rotated about its own axis. The provision of inert gas to prevent combustion both inside and outside the hose during cutting thereof is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Preston Lee Gale, Warren Jess Stafford