Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Foster, Jr.

Christopher J. Foster, Jr. 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 for rotation of plates to facilitate weldment
    Patent number: 3935987
    Abstract: A method for facilitating the weldment of plates and stiffners which form a section of predetermined size with the least amount of handling. The method utilizes a fixture including a frame suitable to support the plates, holding devices to secure the plates to the frame, lifting mechanisms to lift the frame and plates for rotational purposes and a drive assembly to rotate the frame in an arc of 180.degree. to facilitate the weldment of the plates together to form a plate section. The fixture is designed for use as part of an in-line conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1973
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Inventors: Christopher J. Foster, Sr., Christopher J. Foster, Jr.