Patents by Inventor Chandr Sekar

Chandr Sekar 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).

  • Method and apparatus for making a paint roller
    Patent number: 6254710
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making reusable paint. rollers comprised of a core formed from thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is formed into a core about a stationary mandril. An adhesive is then applied to the core whereupon a cover is bonded thereto. In a first embodiment the core is formed by winding a plurality of thermoplastic strips about the mandril. In a second embodiment the core is formed by applying liquefied thermoplastic material to a driven belt which transfers the thermoplastic material to the mandril.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignees: Chandra Sekar, Newell Co.
    Inventor: Chandr Sekar
  • Method of making a paint roller
    Patent number: 5398409
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for making reusable paint rollers comprised of a core formed from thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is formed into a core about a stationary mandril. An adhesive is then applied to the core whereupon a cover is bonded thereto. In a first embodiment the core is formed by winding a plurality of thermoplastic strips about the mandril. In a second embodiment the core is formed by applying liquefied thermoplastic material to a driven belt which transfers the thermoplastic material to the mandril.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Chandr Sekar
    Inventor: Chandr Sekar