Patents by Inventor Byron L. Russell

Byron L. Russell 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).

  • Apparatus and method for providing a smooth edge on sheared metal
    Patent number: 4450015
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a smooth radius on an edge of a sheared metal sheet are disclosed. The apparatus includes a heating element, such as an oxy-acetylene torch, and a supporting frame incorporating means for translating said sheared edge in predetermined relationship with said heating element. The method encompasses the steps of causing relative translation between a heating element and the previously sheared edge of a metal sheet to accomplish the reduction of said edge to a smooth radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1984
    Inventors: William L. Arter, Byron L. Russell