Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Bracciano

Daniel C. Bracciano 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 coating vehicle panels
    Patent number: 5427822
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for coating horizontal and vertical components of a vehicle body. The designations horizontal component and vehicle component generally refer to the in-body position of such components (panels) after final assembly. In the method, coating is conducted prior to assembly of such components. According to one aspect of the invention, the vertical panels are coated in their in-body position, and then moved to a horizontal position while baking sufficiently to set the coating. Preferably, the horizontal position is maintained for the entire bake cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel C. Bracciano