Patents by Inventor Daniel G. McInerney

Daniel G. McInerney 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 galvanizing linear materials
    Patent number: 5855674
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous galvanizing of a linear element wherein controlled flow of molten zinc onto the linear element is effected through one or more nozzles, whereby galvanizing may be accomplished without immersion of the linear element in molten zinc. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus of the invention comprises an annular nozzle having a central opening through which the linear element is axially advanced. The nozzle is configured to provide a converging, generally frustoconical curtain of molten zinc flowing continuously onto the exterior surface of the linear element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation
    Inventors: Kalyan K. Maitra, Daniel G. McInerney, Carl H. Unger
  • Apparatus for galvanizing linear materials
    Patent number: 5538556
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous galvanizing of a linear element wherein controlled flow of molten zinc onto the linear element is effected through one or more nozzles, whereby galvanizing may be accomplished without immersion of the linear element in molten zinc. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus of the invention comprises an annular nozzle having a central opening through which the linear element is axially advanced. The nozzle is configured to provide a converging, generally frustoconical curtain of molten zinc flowing continuously onto the exterior surface of the linear element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation
    Inventors: Kalyan K. Maitra, Daniel G. McInerney, Carl H. Unger
  • Method and apparatus for galvanizing linear materials
    Patent number: 5496588
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous galvanizing of a linear element wherein controlled flow of molten zinc onto the linear element is effected through one or more nozzles, whereby galvanizing may be accomplished without immersion of the linear element in molten zinc. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus of the invention comprises an annular nozzle having a central opening through which the linear element is axially advanced. The nozzle is configured to provide a converging, generally frustoconical curtain of molten zinc flowing continuously onto the exterior surface of the linear element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Allied Tube & Conduit Corp.
    Inventors: Kalyan K. Maitra, Daniel G. McInerney, Carl H. Unger
  • Method and apparatus for galvanizing linear materials
    Patent number: 5364661
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous galvanizing of a linear element wherein controlled flow of molten zinc onto the linear element is effected through one or more nozzles, whereby galvanizing may be accomplished without immersion of the linear element in molten zinc. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus of the invention comprises an annular nozzle having a central opening through which the linear element is axially advanced. The nozzle is configured to provide a converging, generally frustoconical curtain of molten zinc flowing continuously onto the exterior surface of the linear element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation
    Inventors: Kalyan K. Maitra, Daniel G. McInerney, Carl H. Unger