Patents by Inventor Charles A. Gressett

Charles A. Gressett 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).

  • Patent number: 8695894
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120248155
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, JR., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8220725
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20090242591
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, JR., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7559487
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7121479
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040124251
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20040028762
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6676038
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6619566
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6508617
    Abstract: Manipulators for safe, 360 degree rotation along at least two axes and horizontal and vertical translation of large, heavy objects are disclosed. Manipulators of the present invention include a support structure or open framework, a carriage, and an inner framework assembly. In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner framework assembly can be oriented substantially horizontally or substantially vertically. The inner framework assembly engages the work piece through the use of a support member that has one or more extension arms attached to its bottom surface which have one of more part grips at its ends. The extension arms further include a pair of rotating shafts that allow the work piece to rotate 360 degrees preferably along the central axis of the part grips. The inner framework assembly is capable of rotating 360 degrees about the axis of the central shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: Charles Gressett
  • Publication number: 20020134859
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20020134858
    Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid material with different configurations of air assisted fiberization or filament movement (e.g., meltblowing, controlled fiberization). In particular, front access for mounting a selected nozzle only requires adjustment of one lever and one fastener. Features of the lever and nozzle allow assisted ejection of the nozzle, even when the nozzle has become adhered to a die body through use. In addition, a nozzle mounting surface of the die body provides a universal interface to the various types of nozzles. An air cavity in the die body and air troughs in selected types of nozzles balance and adjust air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5042316
    Abstract: A transmission control linkage for positioning elements in a transmission housing in response to selector movement between at least four positions, and characterized in that two different selector positions correspond to the same positions of the elements in the housing. The linkage typically has three links, including a first link, a second link pivotally connected to the first link at a primary pivot, a third link pivotally connected to the second link at a secondary pivot; a linkage carrier means; and the first and third links pivotally mounted relative to the carrier means at tertiary and fourth pivots for causing the third link to rotate counterclockwise through an angular range .alpha. and then to rotate clockwise through an angular range .beta., in response to counterclockwise rotation of the first link through an angular range .alpha..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Quadrastat Corporation
    Inventor: Charles A. Gressett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4988136
    Abstract: Apparatus for transferring door opening or closing motion, in response to displacement of a door handle, comprises a mounting structure; the door handle carried by the mounting structure for push or pull displacement toward or away from the mounting structure; a rotary output element carried by the mounting structure; and motion transfer elements operable between the handle and the output element to effect rotation of the output element in response to the displacement of the door handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Assignee: Adams Rite Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Charles A. Gressett, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4982986
    Abstract: Apparatus for transferring door opening or closing motion, in response to operation of a door handle, comprises: a mounting structure; first, second and third elements carried by the mounting structure for movement relative thereto, the first and third elements coupled to the second element, the second element carried for bodily movement in response to movement of the first element by the door handle, the third element being rotatable in response to bodily movement of the second element; a rotary output element connected to the third element; the second and third elements having alternative coupling positions characterized in that in one position the output element is rotated clockwise when the handle is operated in either direction, and in the other position the output element is rotated counterclockwise when the handle is operated in either direction; and the second element being in the form of a slider coupled to be displaced linearly by the first element when the handle is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Adams Rite Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., Gregg L. Smith
  • Patent number: D456427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., John M. Riney, Lawrence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: D457538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: D460092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt
  • Patent number: D461483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Gressett, Jr., David E. Hardy, John M. Riney, Laurence B. Saidman, Paul Schmidt