Patents by Inventor David P. Boutin

David P. Boutin 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).

  • Spreader roll
    Patent number: 6843762
    Abstract: A spreader roll that is useful to spread a slit web into a plurality of split webs for rewinding or at numerous other critical processes positions on web machines and related finishing and converting equipment. The spreader roll includes a bowable shaft and a plurality of interconnected cylinder elements mounted for rotation about the shaft. The cylinder elements each include a cylindrical outer surface and opposite end portions having nonlinear profiles to thereby provide intermittent support of the split webs as they pass over the spreader roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Spencer Johnston Company
    Inventors: Denis L. Munche, David P. Boutin
  • Spreader roll
    Publication number: 20020077235
    Abstract: A spreader roll that is useful to spread a slit web into a plurality of split webs for rewinding or at numerous other critical processes positions on web machines and related finishing and converting equipment. The spreader roll includes a bowable shaft and a plurality of interconnected cylinder elements mounted for rotation about the shaft. The cylinder elements each include a cylindrical outer surface and opposite end portions having nonlinear profiles to thereby provide intermittent support of the split webs as they pass over the spreader roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: Spencer Johnston Company
    Inventors: Denis L. Munsche, David P. Boutin