Patents by Inventor William L. Howe

William L. Howe 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).

  • Patent number: 5776520
    Abstract: An automatic glove stripping machine is disclosed comprising a drive unit that distributes power to one or more stripping assemblies, each comprising a conveyor unit, a plurality of dipping molds, a pressurized air distribution system, a brush set, a plurality of grip assemblies, and a cam assembly. Each grip assembly is moved into engagement with a set of dipping molds retaining dip molded articles such as latex gloves. As each grip assembly and corresponding set of dipping molds travel over the stripping assembly, the molded articles on the dipping molds are partially removed by action of the grip assembly and a stream of pressurized air directed at each mold. As the set of dipping molds reaches the end of the stripping assembly, the molded articles are completely removed from their dipping molds by the brush set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: ACC Automation Company
    Inventors: William L. Howe, John M. Alexander