Patents by Inventor David S. Estock

David S. Estock 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).

  • Apparatus for positioning and shaping a tubular member over a container
    Patent number: 5101613
    Abstract: A system for properly opening, shaping, orienting and positioning of bands in high speed banders. A number of jet nozzles are attached to moveable arms, which hold the bands during placement, and compressed gas is blown through these nozzles to open and shape the bands. A second set of nozzles are located on a guiding member which helps position and shape the band, and these nozzles guide bursts of compressed gas toward the inner back region of the band just prior to placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventors: Thomas K. Wilhelm, Albert R. Rodriguez, David S. Estock