Patents by Inventor Erik W. Stephansen

Erik W. Stephansen 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 drying a moving web having movable dryer modules
    Patent number: 4514913
    Abstract: A cross-direction web dryer includes an elongated frame arranged transversely across a web of moving paper. The support structure carries a plurality of movable dryer modules which are relocatable over the worst moisture streaks occurring in a moving web. In addition, a technique is provided for cooling the movable dryer modules, as well as supplying them with needed electrical heating power and control cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1985
    Assignee: Impact Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Erik W. Stephansen