Patents by Inventor Aubrey R. Cruse

Aubrey R. Cruse 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).

  • Double nip hydrofoil
    Patent number: 4447296
    Abstract: An improved hydrofoil for use in a paper forming apparatus, such as a fourdrinier, is provided with a nip on both the trailing edge and leading edge. The nip on the trailing edge is provided in a standard manner for desired drainage, while the nip in the leading edge of the foil is provided to "pump" water back into the paper material to break up wire side flocs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Champion International Corporation
    Inventor: Aubrey R. Cruse