Patents by Inventor David J. Lanzer

David J. Lanzer 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).

  • Automated random orbital abrading system and method
    Patent number: 5482496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated random, orbital abrading apparatus and a method and apparatus for positioning the back-up pad of the apparatus at a known location within its range of motion at the end of an abrading cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: David J. Lanzer
  • Automated random orbital abrading system and method
    Patent number: 5377455
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated random, orbital abrading apparatus and a method and apparatus for positioning the back-up pad of the apparatus at a known location within its range of motion at the end of an abrading cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: David J. Lanzer
  • Automated random orbital abrading method
    Patent number: 5231803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated random, orbital abrading apparatus and a method for positioning the back-up pad of the apparatus at a known location within its range of motion at the end of an abrading cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: David J. Lanzer