Patents by Inventor David J. Will

David J. Will 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 securing an end of a headbox flow tube
    Patent number: 5286946
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for securing an end of a headbox flow tube to an end plate. The method includes the steps of laser cutting the end plate such that the end plate defines an opening for reception therein of the end of the flow tube. The end of the flow tube is positioned within the opening, and the end of the flow tube is laser welded to the end plate in the vicinity of the opening for generating a water tight seal between the end of the flow tube and the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Beloit Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Will