Patents Assigned to Torus Corporation
  • Enhanced rising device with circular array of orifices
    Patent number: 5297739
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for impinging a fluid upon an object to be treated. A generally conical shaped flow of fluid is directed from a body which has an opening at the base of the cone against an object to be treated, and located so that fluid impinging on the object reflects upwardly therefrom in the direction of the opening and has a lifting effect on filamentary material, such as hair, located on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Torus Corporation
    Inventor: Donovan J. Allen
  • Fluid flow apparatus and process
    Patent number: 4991314
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for impinging a fluid upon an object to be treated. A generally conical shaped flow of fluid is directed from a body which has an opening at the base of the cone against an object to be treated, and located so that fluid impinging on the object reflects upwardly therefrom in the direction of the opening and has a lifting effect on filamentary material, such as hair, located on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Torus Corporation
    Inventor: Donavan J. Allen
  • Fluid flow apparatus and process
    Patent number: 4928402
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for impinging a fluid upon an object to be treated including creating a focused flow in a predetermined direction and placing an object between the focal point of the focused flow and the source of flow for treatment by the fluid therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1990
    Assignee: Torus Corporation
    Inventor: Donavan J. Allen
  • Cleaning device for paint brushes and rollers
    Patent number: 4836702
    Abstract: A cleaning device for paint brushes and rollers which employs a scrubbing action for lifting and separating bristles or mat for optimal cleaning and which allows the progress of the cleaning process to be continuously and conveniently monitored. The device comprises an annular spray ring having an exterior radially directed flange and a plurality of spray ports on the inside surface of the ring. The ports are aimed so that the individual water streams converge at a point exterior to the plane of the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Torus Corporation
    Inventor: Donavan J. Allen