Patents by Inventor Alain Champoux

Alain Champoux 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).

  • Wire reduction device
    Patent number: 6851293
    Abstract: A device re-shapes formed wire after processes such as annealing where wire is wound on bobbins. The device includes a reservoir for containing lubricant having a first open end and a second open end. The first end of the reservoir is closed by a guide mechanism for guiding the wire into the reservoir. The second end of the reservoir is closed by a wire shaping for shaping the wire when the wire is pulled therethrough. The wire shaping mechanism reduces the cross-sectional area of the wire by no more than 24%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Alcan International Limited
    Inventors: Rosaire Begin, Alain Champoux
  • Wire reduction device
    Publication number: 20040237618
    Abstract: A device re-shapes formed wire after processes such as annealing where wire is wound on bobbins. The device includes a reservoir for containing lubricant having a first open end and a second open end. The first end of the reservoir is closed by a guide mechanism for guiding the wire into the reservoir. The second end of the reservoir is closed by a wire shaping for shaping the wire when the wire is pulled therethrough. The wire shaping mechanism reduces the cross-sectional area of the wire by no more than 24%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Rosaire Begin, Alain Champoux