Patents by Inventor Bruce W. Stockbridge

Bruce W. Stockbridge 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).

  • Dowel-aligned multiple plate stuffer box crimper construction for filter tow
    Patent number: 4521944
    Abstract: Novel construction of a stuffer box crimper by means of multiple precision ground plates held together in side-by-side contacting relationship and dowel-aligned so that the crimper rolls and other movable components are readily and properly aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Bruce W. Stockbridge
  • Ends-down sensor device
    Patent number: 4353492
    Abstract: An ends-down sensor device for detecting breakage or absence of a cabinet end of filamentary yarn, involving a cylindrical roller seated upon a fixed center post with the center of gravity of the roller causing it to rotate relative to the center post in one direction and activate a suitable signal device when a cabinet end breaks or becomes missing; and upon a cabinet end frictionally engaging the cylindrical roller, causing the roller to rotate relative to the center post in the opposite direction and deactivate the signal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1982
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Albert E. Spaller, Jr., Bruce W. Stockbridge, Thomas D. Meredith, Jr.