Patents by Inventor Donald I. Couturier

Donald I. Couturier 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).

  • Breakaway nozzle for a laser processing machine
    Patent number: 4782496
    Abstract: A laser processing machine nozzle is disclosed. The nozzle tip is detachably secured to the laser head of a laser processing machine. The nozzle tip is urged to remain in a fixed position relative to the laser head, but may be displaced by forces such as would be generated by a collision of the nozzle with an obstruction. An improved laser processing machine utilizing such a nozzle is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Donald I. Couturier