Patents by Inventor Bryan M. Clem

Bryan M. Clem 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).

  • Ultrasonic cutting system with protective sheet
    Publication number: 20040079208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasonic cutting system including a protective sheet for protecting a cutting blade. The ultrasonic cutting system includes an ultrasonic cutting device, a base plate, and a protective device. The ultrasonic cutting device is configured to cut a material and includes a cutting blade. The base plate is configured to support the material during interaction with the cutting blade. The protective device includes a protective sheet routed over the base plate. During use of the ultrasonic cutting system, the material is routed over the protective sheet prior to interaction with the cutting blade, and the protective sheet is configured to decrease contact between the cutting blade and the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Raymedica, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Carlson, Bryan M. Clem, Larry E. Waldack
  • Magnetic tape cartridge with removable spool
    Patent number: 4002238
    Abstract: A tape cartridge for semi-permanently housing a removable tape spool rotatably supported in the cartridge by a pair of spring biased dowels that serve as axles for the spool and are associated with and held by a pair of collars that fit in apertures in the end walls of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Douglas H. Cameron, Bryan M. Clem